Bill > AB1070

This bill proposes changes to building standards for residential developments and reforms governing boards of transit districts. Regarding housing, it mandates the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to establish a working group by December 31, 2027, to research and recommend amendments to state building standards. The goal is to allow residential developments of 3 to 10 units to be built under the California Residential Code, potentially exceeding the scope of the International Residential Code, while maintaining health and safety. HCD must report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 2028, and if amendments are recommended, they will be considered for adoption in the next triennial update of the California Building Standards Code. Additionally, HCD will review construction cost pressures related to building standards by December 31, 2027, and repeat this review every three years thereafter. For transit districts, the bill prohibits compensation for governing board members unless they demonstrate personal use of the transit system. It also requires transit district governing boards to include two nonvoting members and four alternate nonvoting members, with specific appointment processes and rights to attend and participate in public meetings, though they can be excluded from discussions on labor negotiations, personnel matters, and confidential legal issues.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

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