Sen. Cervantes asks Senate to approve ADU fee changes in SB 1117

Sen. Susan Cervantes moved SB 11 17 to clarify state accessory dwelling unit (ADU) law and to reduce impact fees for homeowners. She said amendments adopted in the Assembly limited the bill so it will “only apply to no more than 2 ADU units on a lot” and were intended to address potential equity concerns.

"Senate Bill 11 17 will help reduce impact fees for homeowners in California," Cervantes said during her presentation and asked colleagues for their support. She told the chamber the changes attracted amendments in Assembly Local Government to reduce potential inequitable impacts and that the bill had received bipartisan backing.

Supporters said the bill removes financial barriers that keep homeowners from adding small, often owner-occupied units that can expand affordable housing options locally. The bill drew no extended floor debate before roll call; the measure was moved for consideration and subsequently carried forward on the daily file.

The transcript shows Cervantes presenting the measure to the Senate and asking for an I (aye) vote; the secretary then proceeded to the roll call and the matter advanced on the floor.

Provenance: The bill text and Cervantes's remarks appear in the daily file reading and her presentation (topic introduced at SEG 064; presentation runs through SEG 078).