As California’s 2025 legislative session closes September 12, don’t miss this month’s on demand legislative briefing. CALBO’s Executive Director Dr. Matthew Wheeler shares the latest from Sacramento, with updates on active legislation impacting California building departments.

Inside this briefing:

• Pertinent Deadlines & What They Mean: With the first year of the 2025-26 legislative session coming to a close, what does that mean in the big picture? 
   
• Active Bills Still in Play:
  • AB 253 – Would allow permittee self-selected third-party plan review if local plan checks exceed 30 days.
  • AB 671 – Expands the Permit Streamlining Act, potentially fast-tracking restaurant TI approvals.

• Legislative Victories: Several policy proposals stalled or were amended due to CALBO’s vigilant advocacy efforts. 

• AB 130/AB 306: Signed into state law — freezes local residential code amendments for six years unless filed by September 30, 2025 (with wildfire/emergency exceptions).

• Looking Ahead: Some two-year bills will likely return in 2026, what will that likely mean for the CALBO community?

Catch the full update in Dr. Wheeler’s on demand video—complete with detailed explanations and context for key bills.

Watch Now: 
- Zoom Recording: Click Here
- PDF Handout: Click Here

Want to go deeper? Join the State Laws Enforced by Building Departments for 2024-2025 course this fall in Burlingame or Costa Mesa as part of CALBO Education Weeks. Click here for more information.