AB 2433 -  Private Permitting Review and Inspection Act

Authored by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva; D - Fullerton

This bill 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.

Fact Sheet | Bill Language | Status: Introduced, referred to Assembly Committee on Local Government and Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. The bill passed through the Local Government Committee with a vote of 7-0 on April 10th and passed through the Housing and Community Development Committee on April 24th with a vote of 9-0. 

Assembly Housing & Community Development Committee Analysis: This bill would allow applicants for a building permit to hire a provider to perform plan-checking services, and assess plans and specifications to ensure they comply with State Housing Law and the State Building Code, if the local agency fails to perform these functions within 30 business days of receiving an application for a building permit. Applicants may do the same for a building inspection if the local agency has not completed the inspection within five business days of receiving a request for an inspection as part of the permit application. In doing so, this bill addresses a key governmental constraint associated with the housing production pipeline – the post-entitlement process. 

AB 3196 - Demurrer Hearing Timetable

Authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen; D - Elk Grove

This bill aims to enhance the 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. This legislation is crafted to address the specific challenges within commercial real estate only, ensuring swift resolutions and enabling a healthier economic environment for small enterprises, without impacting residential legal proceedings.

Fact Sheet | Bill Language | Status: The bill passed through the Assembly Judiciary Committee without opposition on April 16th and now proceeds through the legislative process.