SB 5, legislation to prevent developers from exploiting the special tax status of protected California farmland to finance urban improvements, passed the Legislature with bipartisan support and now goes to the governor.
California YIMBY and labor unions have agreed to amendments to SB 79 that require strong labor standards for new homes built under the bill, securing support from UNITE HERE and a neutral position from the State Building and Construction Trades Union.
Greenbelt Alliance is supporting Senate Bill 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, which would make it easier and faster to build new homes near major transit stops, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create a more affordable and resilient California.
SB 79, a bill aimed at allowing multifamily housing near public transit stops, was passed by the Assembly Local Government Committee and now awaits consideration by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
SB 79, a bill introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, aims to legalize more multi-family housing near public transit stations by establishing statewide zoning standards, which would help address California’s housing affordability crisis and advance climate goals.
SB 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, has been passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now moving to the Senate floor, aiming to increase housing supply, lower family housing costs, reduce reliance on cars, and support the state’s climate goals.
Senator Scott Wiener has authored two key bills, SB 79 and SB 607, which aim to modernize California’s permitting and environmental review procedures to address its housing shortage and environmental protection challenges.