CA SB808

Creates an expedited judicial review process for denials of housing development project permits or residential unit entitlements, with hearings required within 45 days of petition filing and court decisions due within 30 days after submission or 75 days after filing, whichever is earlier

Authorizes applicants, the Attorney General, or the Department of Housing and Community Development to file petitions for writ of mandate challenging permit denials

Requires local agencies to compile records of proceedings concurrently as they occur when requested by applicants or notified by state agencies, with records to be certified within 15 days of petition service

Local agencies bear the cost of preparing administrative records unless the petitioner elects to prepare them; costs are taxable if petitioner prevails

Allows presiding judges to request temporary assignment of judicial officers to meet statutory deadlines, with such requests entitled to priority