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CA SB474

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Henry Stern

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits creation or approval of new development in very high fire hazard severity zones or state responsibility areas in furtherance of state housing production and wildfire mitigation goals.

  • Defines "development" as residential projects (including mobilehomes, accessory dwelling units, and junior accessory dwelling units) or commercial, retail, and industrial projects.

  • Applies to all cities, including charter cities, as the Legislature finds this is a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair.

  • Exempts local agencies and school districts from state reimbursement requirements under Article XIII B of the California Constitution because they have authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments to fund the mandate.

Legislative Description

Very high fire hazard severity zone: state responsibility area: development prohibition.

Last Action

From committee: Be re-referred to Com. on L. GOV. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 29). Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

6/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Local Government6/29/2020
Rules6/26/2020
Water, Parks and Wildlife6/6/2019
Appropriations4/23/2019
Natural Resources and Water3/7/2019
Rules2/21/2019

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