AB 2433 (Quirk-Silva; D-Fullerton) - DEAD

Private Permitting Review and Inspection Act

Addresses the lengthy delays in the building permit process by introducing flexibility in fee structures, inspection timelines, and the conditional utilization of private professional services.

Status: Passed through the Assembly with a bipartisan vote of 67-0. The bill was then withdrawn by the author due to strong opposition from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). 

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AB 2904 (Quirk-Silva; D-Fullerton) - SIGNED INTO LAW

Zoning Notice 

Changes current law by requiring a longer notice period of 60 days to be given to property owners before a public hearing is held on a proposed zoning ordinance or amendment.

Status: Passed the Legislature – Signed into law by the governor. 

AB 3196 (Nguyen; D-Elk Grove) - DEAD

Demurrer Hearing Timetable

Enhances efficiency of legal processes in commercial property disputes. By setting a definitive schedule for demurrer hearings, AB 3196 will reduce delays and financial hardships faced by small property owners and new small businesses.

Status: Passed through the Assembly. Held in the Senate Appropriations Committee suspense file.  

AB 3068 (Haney; D-San Francisco) - DEAD

Adaptive Reuse Incentives

The "Adaptive Reuse Investment Incentive Program" and "Office to Housing Conversion Act" aim to promote the conversion of existing nonresidential buildings into residential or mixed-use spaces by allowing cities and counties to offer financial incentives for adaptive reuse projects and streamlining the approval process for converting.

Status: Passed the Legislature – Vetoed by the governor. 

AB 2910 (Santiago; D-Los Angeles) - DEAD

Conversion of Commercial or Industrial Buildings

Aims to leverage underutilized commercial buildings for residential use to facilitate the conversion of commercial or industrial buildings into residential units. Allows pro-housing jurisdictions with compliant housing elements to adopt alternative building regulations.

Status: Passed the Legislature – Vetoed by the governor. 

AB 2243 (Wicks; D-Oakland) - SIGNED INTO LAW

Adaptive Reuse Incentives 

Expands and modifies provisions of the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022.​Focuses on allowing residential development on commercial sites and​ provides certain incentives.​ Expands definition of retail site that can qualify.

Status: Passed the Legislature – Signed into law. 

SB 1227 (Wiener; D-San Francisco) - DEAD

SF CEQA Exemption

Introduces CEQA exemptions for development projects within a specified "downtown revitalization zone" in San Francisco, with the aim of promoting urban development while protecting key resources. Specifies conditions for exemption, focusing on zoning compliance and inclusionary housing requirements.

Status: Dead for now. Held in the Senate Appropriations Committee suspense file.  

SB 1103 (Menjivar; D–Van Nuys) - SIGNED INTO LAW

Detrimental Commercial Lease Mandates

Includes commercial rent control provisions for certain retail properties/tenants. Proposes to cap security deposits at one month's rent, and fails to differentiate between the dynamics of business-to-business and business-to-individual transactions.

Status: Passed the Legislature – Signed into law. 

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AB 2364 (Rivas; D-Los Angeles) - SIGNED INTO LAW

Unrealistic Janitorial Quotas

Sets impractical production rate limits for janitorial work, potentially requiring 16 extra staff for large buildings and increasing costs by $100,000 monthly. Cuts the amount of space a janitor can clean by more than half the current average of 5,000-6,000 square feet.

Status: Passed the Legislature – Signed into law. 

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AB 2374 (Haney; D-San Francisco) - DEAD

Costly Custodian Mandates

Would transform the Displaced Janitor Opportunity Act into a joint liability statute under which any size company becomes liable for the failure of a contractor to comply with the Act. Would be burdensome and result in higher operating costs.

Status: Passed through the Assembly floor on a 51-11 vote. Held in the Senate Appropriations Committee. 

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