What will he sign? >>read more

California lawmakers advanced an estimated 200 housing-related bills, many of which have advanced out of their houses of origin as of the May 31 deadline >>read more

Revamped SB 50 reduces obligations for small counties but adds a provision to allow mulitple units on single-family lots >>read more

Major revision to RHNA and Housing Elements Ahead. >>read more

Despite proclamations by many that SB 827 was dead on arrival, for being too aggressive, a revision has just been released >>read more

Given the number of housing bills that the legislature and governor focus on this session, it’s a wonder that they got anything else done. Nonetheless, they passed more than 50 laws related to land use this session. >>read more

After weeks of anticipation and intra-chamber lobbying in Sacramento, a suite of bills aimed at alleviating California’s housing crisis passed the Assembly yesterday. >>read more

Cities support bill to streamline environmental review on plans, while advocates want state override of local decisions. >>read more

CP&DR's rundown of land use legislation passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Brown in the 2016 session: "granny flats," density bonuses, and climate change regulations prevail. >>read more

But housing remains a big issue in remaining bills headed to Gov. Brown's desk. >>read more