Legislative Updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...