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This bill requires local governments to include a potential and actual governmental constraints disclosure statement in their housing elements for the seventh and subsequent revisions. Specifically, this disclosure statement must identify any new, amended, or increasingly stringent governmental constraints that were adopted after the previous housing element's due date and before submitting the current draft, as well as any constraints the local government anticipates adopting in the first three years of the planning period. The bill defines "anticipate adopting" as a constraint that has been identified on a legislative body's published agenda. Importantly, this requirement does not prohibit local governments from adopting new constraints even if they were not previously disclosed. The bill is part of California's ongoing efforts to ensure comprehensive and transparent housing element planning, with the goal of addressing housing needs across different income levels and promoting fair housing opportunities. The legislation applies to all cities, including charter cities, and is considered a matter of statewide concern. The bill also includes provisions for potential interaction with other related bills and specifies that no reimbursement is required for local agencies to implement these new requirements.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

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