Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation: judicial review.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill changes the housing element process so that a council of governments or delegate subregion’s final decision on how regional housing needs are divided among cities and counties can be challenged in court. It sets timelines for draft allocations, appeals, public hearings, and final plans, and includes a 7 % adjustment rule. The changes affect all California local governments, regional planning bodies, and the state housing department.

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Hearings

• HOUSING
  Senate Housing Committee · Apr 7, 2026
• Housing
  Senate Housing Committee · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. Apr 6, 2026April 7 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Mar 17, 2026Set for hearing April 7.
3. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Coms. on HOUSING, JUD., and APPR.
4. Feb 5, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 7.
5. Feb 4, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Strickland · sponsor

Bill text

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