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Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Carbon Reductions for New Construction

This bill would require 80% reduction in carbon use for new construction for 2045 including residential.

Mar 17, 2022

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INACTIVE: Development of DMV Sites

This bill would require some DMV sites to partner with a housing developer to develop affordable housing on site.

Mar 17, 2022

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SUSPENDED: Rental Applications: Criminal Record Restriction

This bill would prohibit rental applications from asking applicants about their criminal record.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Density Bonus Modification

This bill would modify the density bonus law, permit height increases, allow increased density, and prohibit parking requirements.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Permit Streamlining Act Expansion

This bill would expand the Permit Streamlining Act to include building permits and require digital permit submittals.

Mar 17, 2022

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SUSPENDED: Charter School Acquisitions

This bill would require charter schools and private schools to notify the local planning commission of any intent to acquire a new property.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Foreclosure: Tenant First Right

This bill would require1-4 unit properties going through foreclosure, to first be considered only for owner-occupants for 30 days.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Template Floor Plans: Disaster Areas

This bill would allow use of approved template floor plans for reconstruction after a disaster.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Automobile Parking Requirements

This bill would prohibit minimum automobile parking requirements on developments within 1/2 mile of transit.

Mar 17, 2022

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INACTIVE: Affordable Housing Fees

This bill would prohibit affordable housing impact fees from being imposed on the density bonus units in the project.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Seismic Safety: Hospitals

This bill would require hospital building owners to confirm each year that they comply with seismic safety building standards.

Mar 17, 2022

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DENIED: Unlicensed Contractor Advertising

This bill would permit unlicensed contractors to advertise for work if the price for labor is less than $500.

Mar 17, 2022

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SUSPENDED: Substandard Building Criteria

This bill would change the threshold for a building to be deemed “substandard” regardless of zoning designation or approved use.

Mar 17, 2022

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DENIED: City/County Housing Acquisitions

This bill would restrict City/County/Agencies from acquiring housing unless each unit meets certain criteria for rental rates.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Residential Foreclosure Modification

This bill would modify residential real property foreclosure laws. It expands eligible buyers to include tenants and non-profits.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Contractor Violations Penalties

This bill would increase building contractor’s violations to include intentional negligence and increase penalty fees significantly.

Mar 17, 2022

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APPROVED: Electric Vehicle Charging Standards

Requires mandatory building standards for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in certain types of existing buildings.

Mar 17, 2022

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Outdoor Light Pollution

States the intent of the legislature to enact legislation about residential outdoor LED fixtures that create light pollution at night.

Mar 17, 2022

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SUSPENDED: Supply Chain Coordinator

This bill would require the Governor to appoint a Supply Chain Coordinator for the State

Mar 17, 2022

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INACTIVE: ADU: Energy Code Exemption

This bill would exempt new ADU buildings from sections of the California Energy Code, including the requirement for solar panels.

Mar 16, 2022

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KILLED: Streamlined CEQA Approvals

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 1277 was introduced on 2-19-21 by Assembly Member Rubio. This bill would have...

Mar 16, 2022

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KILLED: CA Small Business Rent Relief Act

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 1146 was introduced on 2-18-21 by Assembly Member Cervantes. This bill would have...

Mar 16, 2022

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KILLED: Construction Defects

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 919 was introduced on 2-17-21 by Assembly Member Grayson. This bill would have reduced...

Mar 16, 2022

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KILLED: Golf Course Rezoning

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 672 was introduced on 2-12-21 by Assembly Member Garcia. This bill would have required...