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CA SB312

Bill

Status

Passed

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wiener

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the CEQA exemption for university housing development projects from January 1, 2030 to January 1, 2032
  • Modifies University of California housing project requirements to reference campus sites identified in the most recent long-range development plan EIR or subsequent amendments relating to housing, replacing previous consistency standards
  • Requires public universities to obtain LEED Platinum certification for each building within 18 months of certificate of occupancy, with up to two 6-month extensions available for circumstances outside the university's control
  • Prohibits public universities from exempting subsequent housing projects until LEED Platinum certification is obtained for all buildings in prior exempt projects, with limited exceptions for projects authorized before noncompliance
  • Removes the requirement to file LEED certificates with county clerks and modifies filing requirements to the Office of Planning and Research only

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: university housing development projects: exemption.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 284, Statutes of 2024.

9/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/2/2024
Natural Resources5/13/2024
Appropriations1/10/2024
Environmental Quality1/3/2024
Rules9/14/2023
Transportation2/15/2023
Rules2/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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