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CA AB704
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jim Patterson
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AI Summary
- Exempts residential disaster reconstruction from new photovoltaic system requirements until January 1, 2027, allowing buildings to comply with solar standards in effect when the original structure was built instead of current requirements
- Applies only when all four conditions are met: owner income at or below county median, construction does not exceed original square footage, new construction is on same site, and owner did not have code upgrade insurance
- Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to collect data on exemption usage from local permitting agencies and submit reports to the Legislature by March 1, 2025 and March 1, 2026
- All provisions sunset on January 1, 2027
- Specifies no state reimbursement is required for local compliance costs under Article XIII B of the California Constitution
Legislative Description
Energy: building standards: photovoltaic requirements.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2024
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/6/2023
Natural Resources3/2/2023
Full Bill Text
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