Bill > AB1353

This bill requires the Department of General Services (DGS) to conduct annual audits of state office building space utilization starting January 1, 2027, with the goal of identifying opportunities to consolidate office space within state buildings. The bill recognizes that changes in remote work patterns have created potential inefficiencies in how state agencies use their office spaces. Under the bill, DGS is authorized to consolidate space at the suite, floor, and building levels, with the key requirement that this consolidation cannot reduce the total number of employees. Any space made available through these consolidation efforts must be reserved for use by California's public higher education systems: the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges. The legislation stems from the state's broader efforts to maximize the use of state-owned properties, potentially creating opportunities for more efficient use of government resources and supporting educational institutions. The bill includes legislative findings that emphasize the state's interest in addressing office space utilization expediently and recognizing the potential for repurposing underutilized state-owned spaces.

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