This week, two CCAH-sponsored bills successfully advanced out of their respective policy committees ahead of the Legislature’s July 3 deadline for policy committee action before the summer recess. When lawmakers return in August, the pace will accelerate quickly as bills move toward the Legislature’s final adjournment on August 31.
AB 2748 Advances from Senate Housing Committee
On June 30, AB 2748, authored by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, was heard in the Senate Housing Committee. CCAH Policy Manager Paul Shafer testified in support of the measure, which passed with amendments on an 8–0 vote.
AB 2748 would provide greater flexibility for developers of 100% affordable housing projects by allowing compliance with either the 2024 CalGreen supplemental standards or the 2025 CalGreen supplemental standards for electric vehicle (EV) parking requirements through 2030. This commonsense change helps ensure affordable housing developments are not delayed or burdened by shifting regulatory requirements.
CCAH and its co-sponsor, the California Housing Consortium, worked extensively with stakeholders, committee staff, and legislative offices to address concerns and refine the bill into a form that could earn broad support.
SB 677 Moves Forward in Assembly Local Government Committee
On July 1, SB 677, authored by Senator Scott Wiener, was heard in the Assembly Local Government Committee. CCAH is co-sponsoring the bill alongside California YIMBY and the Housing Action Coalition.
SB 677 would prohibit third-party appeals of parcel maps for housing developments located on urban sites. Appeals would still be permitted by public officials, advisory bodies, and the subdivision applicant. By limiting unnecessary appeals, the bill aims to reduce delays and provide greater certainty for housing projects.
The bill also amends the Housing Accountability Act to clarify that a failure to approve private activity bonds (PABs) for a housing development project under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) process constitutes a disapproval of the housing development project.
Questions?
If you have questions about CCAH-sponsored legislation or other housing bills moving through the Legislature, please contact Paul Shafer at pshafer@californiacouncil.org.