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- AB 301 (Assemblymember Shivo): Reported out to Appropriations as amended; clerk/transcript recorded committee action as 8-0 (reported in transcript as \"8 0. That bill is out\").

- AB 57 (Assemblymember McKinner): Reported out of committee (recorded as 7-2); the bill would reserve at least 10% of state home purchase assistance program funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people and is contingent on an eligibility mechanism being established by separate legislation or process.

- AB 1296 / AB 12 96 (Assemblymember Bonta): Reported out to Appropriations (motion recorded as \"do pass to Appropriations\"); committee discussion noted mixed tallies during roll calls and the item was referenced as remaining \"on call\" at one point; the bill directs HCD to provide technical assistance to school districts for workforce housing on district-owned land.

- AB 1061 (Assemblymember Quirk Silva): Reported out to Local Government (recorded as 8-2). The bill allows SB 9 duplexes and lot splits in historic districts subject to protections for contributing structures and continued local authority to set objective standards.

- Consent items (file items listed by the chair: AB 413 by Assemblymember Fong; AB 457 by Assemblymember Soria; AB 480 by Assemblymember Quirk Silva): moved on consent and were reported out by roll call in the hearing; clerks recorded them as reported out.

Committee clerks and the transcript indicate most bills presented that day were reported out of the Housing Committee to the next committee in the process; some items were temporarily \"on call\" during roll-call sequencing. The clerk's final statements at the close of the hearing indicated that the listed bills had been reported out.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Housing Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of committee votes and outcomes from the hearing, including reported committee actions on AB 301, AB 57, AB 1296, AB 1061 and consent items.","taxTitle","California State Senate, Senate, Legislative, California","taxId",77650,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6555023,"Committee moves bill to allow SB 9 duplexes in historic districts with conditions",628,2439000,3067000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e&start=2439&end=3067","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e/thumbnail_2439000.jpg","/articles/6555023/California/Committee-moves-bill-to-allow-SB-9-duplexes-in-historic-districts-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555023-8d8ed2ca90ef3bba6244d6f860bd331c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437767&Signature=bdNDp5bMRYCDW6tSufP7BNn4R3s~4gLnMM2ilu0LLHBrioAiNzFkpg9eq-WTJV7x8Q7ckygP4Cyhhwp5drt2mSFIuLzNJcU3j4HkL4eG~NAW7ZdcCtHJBY9wxk9si3B0VBBeCTmYpHOxn72tVAy4AJDgWjkemppkR7zfpmUOUfiMT-5hdkNb4PLiSokoz23Ob4F4ocRXNHy5AfZBihSRxSShHhIKK-9Erb-kI3aq2kUa4lEybKOxdkP2Pq~fqyT5Fciqt4tjBVgVB9pQpgz3xm4qgP7iShtEs7OuPokcUTugUx-ya04peUlTYOTG7wp~ufw6vs6kJP5aS1Pw9lx8hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Housing Committee voted to advance AB 1061, a bill by Assemblymember Quirk Silva that would allow the duplex and small-lot provisions of the California Home Act (SB 9) to apply in historic districts with restrictions intended to protect contributing structures.

The author and preservation advocates said the measure balances housing production with protections for historic resources. \"This bill will allow for urban lot splits and the construction of additional housing units within historic districts. However, it does so while maintaining protections for contributing resources within districts and some measure of local control,\" Adam Clafter, an independent preservation advocate, told the committee.

Panel discussion clarified that individually listed landmark properties would remain ineligible for ministerial SB 9 treatment and that projects affecting contributing structures must preserve the street-facing appearance and character-defining features. The language discussed allows up to 25% demolition of exterior walls in non-primary facades and requires retention of primary facades in contributing structures, according to sponsors and witnesses.

Max Zubler, policy manager at California YIMBY, said AB 1061 \"strikes a reasonable balance between housing production and historic preservation.\" Supporters argued the bill addresses the misuse of historic-district designations to block housing in some neighborhoods while preserving locally tailored design standards.

The committee recorded the motion to report AB 1061 to the Local Government Committee; the vote was reported in the transcript as 8-2 and the clerk noted the bill as reported out.","AB 1061 was reported out of committee to local government after sponsors said the bill would permit SB 9 duplexes and lot splits in historic districts subject to standards that protect contributing resources and individually listed properties.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6555028,"Committee advances bill to help school districts plan educator housing on district land",536,1888000,2424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e&start=1888&end=2424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e/thumbnail_1888000.jpg","/articles/6555028/California/Committee-advances-bill-to-help-school-districts-plan-educator-housing-on-district-land","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555028-c0e5cf4cbe1065ed793cae7f479de6a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437767&Signature=bkfzEWT~s0yfGGOFV1J~hcPkbvgaW7wAYUM0s8-GiAjSHg5lHnjzpaspUfQd~d~bhTRK7SVCF0jxHIDOIaYNYfzofwWh3ffUMGQgbDVOEFhtjzYk1sfQlW5Ngg1lok3Gz96REAysS2lLAJbpl8CSx8vIRentrff0enQMPSlLCMw1TSIr0bSNX302ulH8wTVeX7gnmEYEIZuXCX-33fhhtQ2ODCBEaJCutIftZsWXiC1-weRIXDB1SF9iuOjqX1ct5ImN3xEv1ZOvMrVw3VXwTEN~GC-m0qB223qZIKOWpM3SUAXGjYo7Jh7fgd7azmuE06jsQVmLG2IRXucU6~Q6Gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Housing Committee voted to move AB 1296 to Appropriations. The bill would direct the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to provide advisory technical assistance to local education agencies interested in planning or developing housing for educators on district-owned land.

Assemblymember Bonta presented the measure and described it as an \"equity-driven solution\" to the educator workforce and housing crises. \"The goal is simple. Help school districts unlock the potential of over 75,000 acres of publicly owned land to provide housing for the workforce who serve our communities without pulling resources away from the classroom,\" the author said.

Supporters said many school districts lack capacity to undertake predevelopment activities and that HCD already has tools and experience to advise districts on legal, financing and regulatory steps. Jordan Panetta Carbajal of California YIMBY testified in support; Senator Cortese also spoke in favor, noting prior state efforts to provide similar technical assistance.

Members raised questions about whether school districts would become developers or would work with private partners, and how surplus-vs-non-surplus land rules would apply. The author and witnesses said the bill is intended to support districts through planning and to clarify options rather than force any particular transaction structure.

The committee recorded the motion to report AB 1296 to Appropriations. Members emphasized the bill is intended to expand capacity for smaller districts to vet opportunities for workforce housing.","The committee advanced AB 1296 to Appropriations, a measure directing the Department of Housing and Community Development to provide technical assistance to school districts pursuing workforce housing on district-owned land.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6555032,"Senate committee backs targeted home-purchase assistance for descendants of enslaved people",1880,1011000,2891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e&start=1011&end=2891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e/thumbnail_1011000.jpg","/articles/6555032/California/Senate-committee-backs-targeted-home-purchase-assistance-for-descendants-of-enslaved-people","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555032-79f4fccc5518ea1fb0a40c8d199c1810/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437767&Signature=mEnUEq-wi7TepmS~EoOAWyWMeTxxQE~nzZ9xoiUzyDOF6lfb-Muf5aLeWF~9UJuLuGfMxgURmdOT6nqJ6gcf2ceut3M7hQq6ktVf5OQkURVNs53xPeb0C3vbaUxPPsPsPnhTq719iDnvF6nsIEUwvQkuZJMj~m1xwEj4z63mzEryD9MH-Xb89A-UjqNIqh6IJjqi45bek7zGgD7pVEv3R--YTzkf~3qCE2TJgoYTNHWuafViKMJVHDxct-~1dkVpu17kyxUUYxsRyLrkKoInwDX8N4PWz3WEytl1BaQZ2-DIlP4XGLqZqMyP8Tff7KYZKeDtF~NoqWwcti~NABANlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California State Senate Housing Committee voted to advance AB 57, a measure that would reserve at least 10% of funding in the state's home purchase assistance program for applicants identified as descendants of formerly enslaved people.

Assemblymember McKinner, the bill's author, framed AB 57 as a targeted reparative measure to address historic and systemic barriers — including redlining and discriminatory lending — that have reduced homeownership for descendants of enslaved people. \"AB 57 seeks to address historic and systematic inequities in home ownership by reserving a portion of funding within California's home purchase assistance program specifically for descendants of formerly enslaved people,\" the author said.

Tanisha Herring of the California-Hawaii State Conference of the NAACP testified in support and described the bill's allocation: \"AB 57 has our overwhelming support as it aims to address historical disparities in homeownership by allocating at least 10% of California's home purchase assistance program funds to applicants who are descendants of formerly enslaved people.\"

Committee members raised questions about eligibility mechanics and potential legal issues. Senator Ochoa Bog asked how the measure would work in practice and whether eligibility determination could violate nondiscrimination law; the author and witnesses noted an expectation that separate legislation and agency processes under consideration would create a legal mechanism for identifying eligible descendants. Senator Cabaldon and others noted the bill is contingent on an eligibility process that other pending measures are expected to address.

Despite those concerns, committee members voted to advance the bill. The transcript and clerk statements recorded the measure as reported out with a 7-2 vote.

Supporters at the hearing included civil rights and housing organizations such as the NAACP, California YIMBY, All Home, the California Teachers Association, California Faculty Association and the Greater Sacramento Urban League. Opponents were not listed as lead witnesses in the transcript; one letter of opposition from a foundation was mentioned during discussion.","The Housing Committee approved AB 57, a bill to reserve a portion of state home purchase assistance funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people, after debate over eligibility definitions and legal questions.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6555036,"Senate panel advances bill to impose permitting timelines across state agencies",2719,258000,2977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e&start=258&end=2977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860668-68422c52a7de85f754da0cf441f2193e/thumbnail_258000.jpg","/articles/6555036/California/Senate-panel-advances-bill-to-impose-permitting-timelines-across-state-agencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555036-842ea3d30cdfd598dd7d601e725ba274/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437767&Signature=oZbnWHMiej6tunJbBut0OVZ2rXP6oafK2iYt1yexOrc0V-puP1V1Z2qNCniGM1xqknY-~rASg5kUxFH8f~jQ3wapv1Ymg4AeB0FY2GV-a1JqV7jpvS4sek4QvYNIe926q88xgjPGvVv20u8ci-PNRUHbtoTy9J~WahGGDVTOoGIjW-GZtcvtVjptWZhP4Bwd2OEDTvEysBmWISljDIJe0XqfJLyU13OFqMqOzENfVyEmlkyavumgWIiKi7QH6lYnXdTmxB1W-NS-jPKkzWaNrHz4uA8fSwCX65W3VT8JQ5d38Ch5igcBF6oBortbF1WQscpGTe90Isom45~8yjfnpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a California State Senate Housing Committee hearing, members advanced AB 301, a measure by Assemblymember Shivo that would establish uniform timelines and responsiveness standards for state permitting agencies involved in housing and reconstruction projects.

Supporters said the bill is intended to create parity between state and local permitting processes and to speed recovery and rebuilding after recent wildfires. \"By accelerating the permitting process, we can help the hardest hit communities recover faster, rebuild homes, and stimulate local economies,\" Assemblymember Shivo said in presenting the proposal.

The bill, described by witnesses as broadly applicable to construction projects as well as fire recovery work, would require state departments involved in governmental reviews or approvals associated with housing development projects to adhere to specified timelines (for example, responding within 30 or 60 days depending on project size). \"This is really about parity and consistency,\" Corey Smith, executive director of the Housing Action Coalition, told the committee.

Several senators pressed for clearer definitions of which state entities would be covered. Senator Cabaldon and others asked whether the bill as drafted could be read to reach agencies that do not issue post-entitlement permits; Senator Sciarra said the measure should be explicit to avoid agencies opting out and to ensure the law targets the post-entitlement approvals that often slow projects. The author acknowledged the committee could refine the language and agreed to take feedback back for further negotiations.

After discussion and suggested clarifying amendments, the committee voted to move AB 301 as amended to the Appropriations Committee. The committee roll call and subsequent clerk report showed the bill reported out (recorded in the transcript as \"8 0. That bill is out\").

Supporters at the hearing included representatives from housing and development groups and local governments, among them the Housing Action Coalition, Bay Area Council, California YIMBY and several local housing authorities and nonprofits.

The committee indicated additional amendments were possible as the bill proceeds to Appropriations, particularly to narrow or clarify which state agencies are covered and to codify that the statute targets post-entitlement permitting reviews rather than every state action that touches housing projects.","The Senate Housing Committee voted to pass AB 301 as amended to the Appropriations Committee after testimony that the bill would create consistent permitting timelines across state agencies to speed housing and fire-recovery projects.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: California Senate Housing Committee actions

Committee moves bill to allow SB 9 duplexes in historic districts with conditions

Committee advances bill to help school districts plan educator housing on district land

Senate committee backs targeted home-purchase assistance for descendants of enslaved people

Senate panel advances bill to impose permitting timelines across state agencies