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Staff warns of statewide housing and retail-theft bills that could affect El Cajon
Summary
Assistant City Manager Vince DiMaggio summarized the 2024 California legislative session, flagging housing and planning bills that push ministerial approvals and several retail-theft and sentencing-related bills (some contingent on Proposition 36) that the city will track for potential code changes and compliance needs.
Assistant City Manager Vince DiMaggio briefed the council on the 2024 California legislative session, identifying two dominant themes the city is watching: housing and planning legislation that restricts local discretion, and a suite of bills related to retail theft and sentencing.
DiMaggio said roughly 2,150 bills were introduced this year, with about 1,200 ultimately passing; he highlighted that a number of bills would be affected if Proposition 36 (on the ballot) passes. Key items he flagged…
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