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• because no ADUs.
• </c> saying like no no ADUs because no ADUs. saying like no no ADUs because no ADUs.
• </c> without saying no to all ADUs. without saying no to all ADUs.
• :25.520><c> ADUs.
• . family home or an ADU.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• ADUs be charged proportionally.
• I'm an ADU strategist with ADU West Coast, and I'm here to speak in support of SB 1117.
• ADUs.
• jumpstart more ADU production.
• more ADU production.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 457 would direct HCD to develop statistical formulas based on historical development data to help cities complete housing element site inventories, with the author and supporters arguing it would make RHNA compliance more realistic and less costly; the California Building Industry Association opposed, and the bill was later approved on a 7-1 vote. SB 904 would codify and expand wildfire-rebuilding coordination and reporting practices used after recent fires, with supporters saying it would speed recovery and opponents questioning the need for additional reporting; it passed 11-1. The committee also took up SB 1091, which would create a state acquisition-and-preservation program for unsubsidized affordable housing to prevent displacement; it drew broad support from housing and tenant groups and passed 9-1, with members emphasizing preservation as a key housing strategy. Members also considered SB 1267, which would require EV charger installers in common-interest developments to indemnify associations during installation and make homeowners responsible for costs arising from use of privately owned chargers. The bill was presented as a follow-up to prior HOA-related EV charging legislation, with support from HOA, EV, and climate groups and opposition from the California Association of Realtors pending amendments; it passed 10-0. SB 1117 would clarify that ADU impact fees above the 750-square-foot exemption are charged only on the portion above that threshold, not the entire unit, and supporters said it would remove a fee cliff that discourages slightly larger ADUs. Cities, special districts, and fire agencies opposed or opposed unless amended, citing infrastructure funding concerns, but the bill passed 10-0 after extensive debate. The committee also heard SB 1361, which would prevent local governments from taking actions to avoid SB 79 transit-oriented housing requirements at existing or planned transit stops. Supporters from L.A. Metro, labor, and housing groups said it would protect transit investments and jobs, while the City of Burbank opposed; the bill passed 9-0. Two consent items, SB 722 and SB 1426, were approved without discussion. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly stressed the goals of streamlining housing production, preserving existing affordable homes, and reducing barriers to rebuilding and transit-oriented development.

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• ADUs be charged proportionally.
• I'm an ADU strategist with ADU West Coast, and I'm here to speak in support of SB 1117.
• My concern with this, as a strong supporter of ADUs wanting to see ADUs in our community, is that it's
• So I think ADUs are good and I've been supportive of most of the things that we've done on ADUs.
• jumpstart more ADU production.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In 2023 alone, more than 28,000 ADU permits were approved in California.
• of an ADU exceeding 750 square feet of interior livable space.
• of ADU law by ensuring local governments assess impact fees only on the portion of an ADU exceeding
• If I had wanted to build an 800-square-foot ADU instead of a fee-exempt 750-square-foot ADU, I would
• Senator Wachowski was really the pioneer of ADUs.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In 2023 alone, more than 28,000 ADU permits were approved in California.
• In 2023 alone, more than 28,000 ADU permits were approved in California.
• of an ADU exceeding 750 square feet of interior livable space.
• If I had wanted to build an 800-square-foot ADU instead of a fee-exempt 750-square-foot ADU, I would
• Senator Wachowski was really the pioneer of ADUs.

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing met on April 7, 2026, and heard two housing-related bills in detail: SB 1116 and SB 1117. SB 1116 would update the Starter Home Revitalization Act by clarifying development standards for small infill projects, reinforcing ministerial approval and timelines, strengthening state oversight, updating subdivision rules, and addressing private restrictions such as HOA or deed limitations. Supporters, including California YIMBY, AlphaX, and several housing groups, said the bill would remove implementation barriers and help produce more starter homes; there was no opposition testimony. Members generally supported the measure, and it was advanced to the Senate Local Government Committee. SB 1117 would clarify accessory dwelling unit fee law by requiring local governments to calculate impact fees only on the portion of an ADU above 750 square feet, rather than charging fees on the entire unit once it exceeds that threshold. Supporters argued the bill would reduce cost barriers and encourage larger ADUs, while opponents from Cal Cities, counties, special districts, and fire districts said impact fees fund essential infrastructure and services and should not be further limited. Committee members largely supported the bill as narrowly tailored, though several emphasized the importance of infrastructure funding and asked for continued work with local government stakeholders. The bill was also moved to the Senate Local Government Committee. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing SB 1267 and the committee omnibus bill SB 1426, both of which were approved. After quorum issues and a brief recess, the committee later returned to lift calls and finalized votes, approving the consent calendar 10-0, SB 1117 10-0, and SB 1116 8-0. The hearing then adjourned.

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• There was a situation where we adopted certain ADU regulations that restricted ADU development in fire
• The amendments just add clarity to the California ADU and junior ADU laws to ensure conformance with
• However, some ADU and junior ADU laws contain confusing provisions.
• ADUs.
• It also clarifies size standards for ADUs and junior ADUs.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee met with a quorum and announced that SB 340 would be moved to a later hearing. The consent calendar included HR 44, SB 233, and SB 410, which were later approved. The committee then heard several housing-related bills, with testimony largely focused on streamlining accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules, regional planning, and homelessness response. SB 9 would require local agencies to submit ADU ordinances to HCD within 60 days and respond to HCD findings within 30 days, or the ordinance would become null and void and state standards would apply. Supporters, including California YIMBY, Casita Coalition, UnidosUS, Housing Action Coalition, and Power California, argued the bill would strengthen enforcement of existing ADU law and reduce local barriers. The bill passed 7-0 with two abstentions and was sent to the Assembly Local Government Committee. SB 486 would exempt UC and CSU projects from having to analyze a no-project alternative under CEQA while requiring the universities to share enrollment forecasting data and participate in regional sustainable communities planning. It passed 9-0 and was referred to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. SB 748, as amended, would expand funding and authority for safe parking sites and related services for people living in RVs or vehicles, using encampment resolution funding and requiring reporting by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness. The City of Compton, the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, and the League of California Cities supported the measure, emphasizing public health, neighborhood safety, and humane alternatives to displacement. The committee members discussed the limits of current encampment cleanup approaches and the need for services and temporary shelter; the bill passed 11-0 and was sent to the Assembly Human Services Committee. SB 543, a cleanup bill for ADU and junior ADU law, clarified review timelines, size standards, and consistency with existing ADU statutes; it also passed unanimously and was referred to the Assembly Local Government Committee.

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• </c> limit ADUs limit ADUs &gt;&gt; Right.
• ADUs ADUs in<00:19:22.000><c> the</c><00:19:22.720><c> shoreland</c><00:19:23.480><c> area.
• </c> you can have an ADU. you can have an ADU.
• Does this mean a uh ADU on a lake has Does this mean a uh ADU on a lake has further<00:22:16.640><c>
• ADU, and that the ADU regulations are not stricter than if you want to put that out-shed.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2023 alone, more than 28,000 ADU permits were approved in California.
• of an ADU exceeding 750 square feet of interior livable space.
• If I had wanted to build an 800-square-foot ADU instead of a fee-exempt 750-square-foot ADU, I would
• Thanks to the legislation's work so far, ADUs have been a big part of this solution.
• Senator Wachowski was really the pioneer of ADUs.

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing heard two substantive housing bills and two consent items. SB 1116 by Senator Caballero would update the Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 684) by clarifying development standards for small infill housing, reinforcing ministerial approval and timelines, improving state oversight and reporting, updating subdivision rules, and addressing private restrictions such as HOA or deed provisions that can block housing. The author and supporters, including California YIMBY and a small developer, said the bill responds to implementation problems and would help produce more starter homes; there was no opposition testimony. Members generally supported the measure but noted concerns about local implementation and the broader impact-fee/infrastructure context. SB 1117 by Senator Cervantes would clarify ADU fee law so local governments assess impact fees only on the portion of an ADU above 750 square feet, rather than on the full unit, while keeping the existing 750-square-foot exemption intact. Supporters argued the current fee structure discourages larger ADUs and creates a sharp production drop above 750 square feet; a homeowner witness said fees on an 800-square-foot ADU would have exceeded construction costs. Local government and fire-related organizations opposed or opposed unless amended, arguing impact fees fund essential infrastructure and services and should remain tied to nexus studies. Several senators said the bill was narrowly tailored but emphasized the need to address broader infrastructure financing. The committee also took up consent items SB 1267 by Senator Allen and SB 1426, the committee omnibus bill. After the committee obtained a quorum and later reconvened, it approved the consent calendar 10-0, SB 1117 10-0, and SB 1116 8-0. All measures were ordered out to the Senate Local Government Committee, and the hearing was adjourned.

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• ADUs increase workforce housing because ADUs cost less to build, they are less to rent, and are often
• and any reference to manufactured ADUs."
• to manufactured ADUs.
• , the purpose of these ADU units is Thank you. addresses the fact that these ADU, the purpose of these
• I think the idea of using ADUs was very creative.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs heard three measures. First, SB 184 by Senator Gates would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family residential areas, with exceptions for planned unit developments and master-planned communities. The bill and its amendments were discussed at length, including parking restrictions, homestead exemption treatment, short-term rental concerns, impact and mobility fees, pre-approved designs, manufactured ADUs, and an OPPAGA study on mezzanine financing and tiny homes. Testimony from the Florida League of Cities raised concerns about parking, short-term rentals, and fee parity, while several senators supported the concept but asked for further refinement. The committee adopted the amendments and reported CS for SB 184 favorably. The committee then took up SB 118 by Senator Brodeur, which preempts regulation of presidential libraries to the state and defers regulation to the federal government, with the stated purpose of preventing local governments from imposing obstacles to a future presidential library in Florida. There was no debate or public testimony, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7704, a proposed committee bill to repeal the sunset date on a public records exemption for property photographs and personal identifying information of applicants or participants in disaster-related housing assistance programs held by state and local housing entities. With no questions, debate, or public testimony, the committee approved the motion to submit it as a committee bill and reported it favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• ADU.
• ADU, and one junior ADU, both from existing interior space.
• This is an expansion of ADU law by expanding it from one detached ADU to two detached ADUs.
• With existing law, you can build an attached junior ADU with a second ADU.
• But right now you can have a junior ADU on a lot that is attached with a second ADU.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• to build two detached ADUs.
• ADU.
• ADU, and one junior ADU from existing interior space.
• This is an expansion of ADU law by expanding it from one detached ADU to two detached ADUs, so it's actually
• with a second ADU.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing met without a quorum at first and operated as a subcommittee, then later established a quorum and took up several housing-related bills. Early presentations included AB 2390, a cleanup bill on housing streamlining and project modifications, which was described as clarifying that minor and subsequent modifications are reviewed under the standards in effect when the original application was filed; there was no opposition, and the bill was moved on a due pass motion but held on call for absent members. AB 1890, which would increase state matching support for Napa County farmworker housing centers from $250,000 to $500,000 annually and extend the program through 2036, drew strong support from Napa County officials, the Farm Bureau, hospitals, and vintners, and was also moved to Appropriations and held on call. AB 956, an ADU bill allowing more flexibility in how accessory dwelling units are built and clarifying application of ADU law in common interest developments, drew support from housing advocates and opposition from the League of California Cities over density, infrastructure, and local control concerns; the committee discussed amendments to avoid triggering density bonus law, then passed the bill as amended to Local Government, with some members expressing reservations or abstaining. The consent calendar, including AB 739, AB 2162, AB 2320, and AB 2692, was also acted on and held on call for absent members. Later, the committee heard AB 939, which would remove a 180-day resale restriction for certain income-restricted ownership units when a nonprofit affordable housing organization is ready to buy and sell them to qualified low-income buyers. Supporters, including Habitat for Humanity and California YIMBY, said the bill would reduce vacancy, carrying costs, and delays in getting affordable homes to buyers; the California Association of Realtors opposed unless amended, arguing the bill could limit buyer choice, codify first-right-of-refusal provisions, and reduce wealth-building opportunities. Members questioned those concerns, and the author said amendments were being worked on; the bill was moved to Appropriations and held on call. AB 1165, the California Housing Justice Act, would require state housing agencies to develop a fiscal analysis and long-term financial plan for ending homelessness and addressing housing affordability; it received broad support from supportive housing, civil rights, and homelessness organizations, with no opposition filed, and was moved to Appropriations and held on call. AB 1184, an HOA transparency bill requiring more notice and access around litigation and recordings, was moved to Judiciary after discussion about whether it duplicated existing HOA law and whether the proposed amendments were too broad. AB 2035, a narrowly tailored bill for Laguna Woods Village to lower the vote threshold needed to petition a court to amend outdated CC&Rs, was supported as a one-time fix and moved to Judiciary. Finally, AB 1573, pulled from consent, would add survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to housing element target populations; supporters said these groups are overrepresented among people experiencing housing instability and should be explicitly included in local housing planning.

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• , and the handout shows... ...some very, very large ADUs, and the handout shows a picture of the ADUs
• This bill is ADUs on steroids.
• Investors don't build ADUs and then sell ADUs separately.
• Investors don't build ADUs and then sell ADUs separately.
• Investors don't build ADUs and then sell ADUs separately.

Summary: The committee first took up a discussion-only strike-everything amendment to HB 2211, which would make it unprofessional conduct for certain health care providers to submit offers in independent dispute resolution above 300% of Medicare or the qualified payment amount. The chair said he was not ready to move the bill because more stakeholder meetings were needed. Testimony split between insurers, who said a small number of providers were abusing the No Surprises Act and driving up costs, and provider representatives, who argued the proposal would improperly cap rates, relied on opaque insurer-set QPAs, and could threaten licensure in a billing dispute. No vote was taken on HB 2211. The committee then considered HB 4028 on accessory dwelling units. The bill would remove the 1,000-square-foot cap, change setback rules, bar municipalities from requiring an administrative use permit and certain elevation criteria, and extend the deadline for cities to adopt ADU regulations. The sponsor argued it would give homeowners more flexibility and help address housing affordability, while cities, neighborhood groups, and residents warned it would allow oversized ADUs, reduce local control, create density and safety concerns, and invite investor-driven development. After extensive debate, the committee voted 8-9 with one present, and HB 4028 failed. Next, the committee heard HB 2620, as amended, which appropriates $300,000 annually for five years from the General Fund to the Department of Veterans’ Services for grants to emergency shelters. An amendment removed age and non-congregate-setting conditions for eligibility. The sponsor and a shelter provider said the funding would help shelters better serve homeless veterans and connect them to services. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 2620 on a 17-0 vote with one member not voting. The committee then considered HB 2960, as amended, which creates a veterans specialty court grant program and a dedicated fund to support local veterans treatment courts. An amendment shifted administration of the fund to the Office of the Courts and allowed support for expansion of existing programs. The sponsor, a Lake Havasu judge, and a veteran graduate testified that veterans courts reduce recidivism and save lives by linking veterans to treatment and support. The bill was still being taken up when the transcript ended, with testimony continuing from supporters including a veterans shelter founder.

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• ADUs can provide much-needed solution to families seeking multi-generational living options.
• We appreciate your time and help us build more ADUs in Dallas. Thank you.
• Um, I think it's, it's important to say that I'm not against ADUs.
• The lobbyists today, you've noticed this, hey, let's build these ADUs.
• I'm here today to express opposition to Senate Bill 673 relating to ADUs.

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• , and the handout shows... ...some very, very large ADUs, and the handout shows a picture of the ADUs
• This bill is ADUs on steroids.
• We've already worked to stop ADU abuses like an enormous two-story pool house. ...to stop ADU abuses
• Investors don't build ADUs and then sell ADUs separately.
• Investors don't build ADUs and then sell ADU separately.

Bills: HB2211, HB2229, HB2389, HB2403, HB2445, HB2502, HB2620, HB2813, HB2872, HB2889, HB2960, HB4028, HCR2007

Keywords: contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life

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• Additionally, political subdivisions may limit the square footage of ADUs.
• We appreciate your time and help us build more ADUs in Dallas. Thank you.
• Emily Dove with Texas 2036, in support of this excellent ADU. ...bill.
• I think it's important to say that I'm not against ADUs.
• ADUs play an important housing role and they should be allowed in cities.

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• ADUS SOMETIMES CALLED CARRIAGE HOUSES OR GRANNY FLATS.
• CHAIRMAN, BECAUSE 100 PERCENT OF THE COST OF DEVELOPING ADUS ARE PAID FOR BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS.
• THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WOULD NOT BE LOST BECAUSE IN ADU IS PLACED IN THE PROPERTY. >> Sen.
• BASICALLY WHAT WE SAY IS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN'T USE PARKING AS A REASON TO STOP ADUS. >> Sen.
• I THINK THE IDEA OF USING ADUS WAS VERY CREATIVE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So ensuring that an ADU that's an attached ADU shares a wall, that is an attached ADU.
• language for attached ADUs.
• What happens if the ADU law is wildly successful? What if ADUs start springing up everywhere?
• </c> homeowner can afford to build an ADU. homeowner can afford to build an ADU.
• </c> ADU applications over the last 3 years. ADU applications over the last 3 years.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Most of the ADUs, the whole ADU reasoning behind the ADUs was that we heard was familiar, uh, for, um
• Most of the ADUs, the whole ADU reasoning behind the ADUs was that we heard was familiar, uh, for, um
• </c> if they want uh ADUs onto the property. if they want uh ADUs onto the property.
• to build an ADU.
• </c> it's an ADU. it's an ADU.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• My bill is SB 1196, which will accelerate utility hookups of ADUs and junior ADUs.
• To streamline the construction of low-cost ADUs, known as backyard cottages, ADUs are now the hottest
• ADU builders also say IOUs delay projects. hookups of ADUs and junior ADUs.
• To streamline the construction of low-cost ADUs, known as backyard cottages, ADUs are now the hottest
• ADUs now comprise about one-third of new homes in California, and many homeowners are adding ADUs to

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications heard a long agenda of energy, water, housing, and technology bills. SB 952 (Laird, presented by Perez) would give the Department of Water Resources more flexibility to meet the State Water Project’s 100% clean energy procurement goal by 2035 while managing costs; it drew support from the State Water Contractors and California Municipal Utilities Association and no opposition. The committee also heard SB 1417, which would extend transparency, notice, and public meeting requirements to mutual water companies’ rate increases; Senator Perez and supporters tied the bill to post-Eaton Fire recovery in Altadena, while the California Association of Mutual Water Companies opposed it, citing conflicts with tenant billing laws, privacy concerns, and burdensome meeting requirements. SB 1417 was approved on a split vote and the roll was left open. Members then considered SB 924, a low-income utility assistance/weatherization bill by Hurtado, which would require measurable affordability outcomes and better tenant-focused benefits; it passed to Appropriations with broad support from clean energy and community groups and no opposition. SB 925 (McNerney) would direct the California Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy; supporters from General Atomics, Clean Air Task Force, and TAE Technologies argued it would help keep fusion investment in California, and it passed unanimously to Environmental Quality. SB 1011 (McNerney) would require CPUC standards for human review and labor consultation before utilities deploy AI in operations; labor and utility engineer witnesses supported guardrails, while business and utility groups opposed or sought more review, warning of overregulation and overlap with other laws. The bill passed to Privacy, Digital Technology and Consumer Protection on a divided vote. The committee also advanced SB 1168 (McNerney), a study bill directing the CPUC to examine how data centers can pay their fair share of grid costs; data center and utility groups were opposed or neutral pending amendments, while climate advocates supported it, and it moved to Revenue and Taxation. SB 1196 (McNerney) would speed utility hookups for ADUs and JADUs by allowing earlier applications and setting timelines and penalties; housing advocates supported it and it passed to Local Government. SB 1350 (McNerney) would allow renewable portfolio standard credits for power plants using green hydrogen, drawing strong support from hydrogen, labor, utility, and local government interests, but opposition from TURN over greenwashing and tracking concerns; it passed to Environmental Quality. Finally, SB 1158 (Stern) would expand quarterly reliability reporting by the CEC and CPUC to include transmission and grid upgrade status; it was presented as a common-sense reliability measure and moved forward with support.

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• </c><00:33:05.520><c> ADU,</c> an ADU ADU, an ADU ADU, theoretically,<00:33:07.720><c> you're</c><00:
• </c> set up for the ADU." set up for the ADU."
• </c> related to detached ADUs. related to detached ADUs.
• </c> two ADUs. two ADUs.
• </c> outbuildings to living space as ADUs. outbuildings to living space as ADUs.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all