Recent Newsletters
Assembly Bill Would Expand the Authority of the Attorney General
Assemblymember Matt Haney (San Francisco) has introduced Assembly Bill 1485 to expand the State’s role in enforcing compliance with housing laws. In recent years the legislature has adopted a host of laws that provide [...]
California Legislators Call for Audit of Homeless Programs
The State’s Legislative Audit Committee approved a request by a bipartisan group of Senators that includes Dave Cortese (San Jose), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (Yucaipa), Roger Niello (Fair Oaks), Evan Low (San Jose), and Josh [...]
Little Hoover Commission Hearing Focuses on CEQA
In March and April, the Little Hoover Commission held three hearings to discuss the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The first hearing featured speakers who support and who oppose CEQA amendments, with the second [...]
President Biden Highlights Housing in FY 2024 Budget Proposal
President Biden Highlights Housing in FY 2024 Budget Proposal Natalie Donlin-Zappella, Legislative Director When President Biden unveiled his budget proposal last month, he highlighted the need for substantial increased investment in affordable housing. [...]
Governor Newsom Goes on Tour – Makes Several Key Announcements About Housing
Instead of a traditional State of the State presentation, Governor Newsom went on tour in March to present his budget plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24, with several important announcements about housing and homelessness. The [...]
Huntington Beach Fights State Housing Laws
In March, State Attorney General Rob Bonta filed suit against the City of Huntington Beach to require that the city comply with State housing laws that require cities to plan for and approve housing [...]