From housing reform to permitting deadlines, the 2025 legislative session is in full swing. CALBO’s Executive Director Dr. Matthew Wheeler, walks you through the most significant bills currently under consideration in this month’s Legislative On Demand video briefing. 

What’s Covered: 

- AB 306 → AB 130: The most significant bill this session, now part of a housing budget trailer bill. 

- AB 253, AB 1206, AB 1308: Designed to fast-track housing permits through deadlines and third-party review. CALBO is advocating to keep public safety a priority. 

- AB 750: Annual inspections of homeless shelters—CALBO is pushing for workable amendments. 

- AB 339: Aims to halt outsourcing of local services; currently stalled in the Senate. 

- AB 6: A redefinition multifamily housing that may conflict with existing codes—CALBO opposes. 

Plus: Hear about upcoming deadlines, recent amendments, and CALBO’s ongoing efforts to protect local control and uphold safety standards. 

Watch Now: 

- Zoom Recording: Click Here
– PDF Handout: Click Here

Want to dive deeper into how legislation affects local building departments? Consider attending the State Laws Enforced by Building Departments for 2024-2025 course, offered this fall in Burlingame or Costa Mesa as part of CALBO Education Weeks. Click here for more information.