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Assembly approves SB 131, allocates $500 million for homelessness program and narrows CEQA exemptions for specified projects
Summary
The Assembly passed SB 131, a public resources and housing trailer bill that establishes a new round of homelessness funding and includes several CEQA exemptions for defined project types; the measure drew debate over environmental and labor concerns but passed overwhelmingly.
Assemblymember Gabriel presented Senate Bill 131 and the Assembly approved the measure by recorded vote (Ayes 50, Noes 3 at the first reading; later Ayes 50, Noes 3 after full consideration) as part of the budget package.
Gabriel described SB 131 as one of two governor‑proposed budget trailer bills intended to address housing, affordability and economic competitiveness. "SB 131 has 2 parts. First, it establishes round 7 of the homeless housing assistance and prevention program, also known as HAP, and provides $500,000,000 for cities, counties, continuums of care, and tribes to…
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