Bill would bar local steps taken solely to avoid SB 79 density rules from blocking transit projects
SB 1361 prohibits local governments from reducing or opposing transit service solely to avoid SB 79 transit‑adjacent density and height requirements; LA Metro and building trades supported the bill, saying SB 79 has already prompted some local requests to reopen environmental review.
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Sen. (SB 1361 author) told the committee the bill prevents local actions intended to defeat or weaken planned transit projects solely to avoid SB 79's density and height rules tied to transit stops. He said the measure preserves legitimate planning conversations about safety, station design and connectivity but bars pretextual objections aimed only at avoiding SB 79 consequences.
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