California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 979 — Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation: judicial review.

Last action — April 7 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill allows judicial review of housing allocation decisions by councils of governments.

SB 979 permits local governments to seek judicial review of final housing allocation decisions made by councils of governments. This adds a legal recourse for municipalities regarding their housing needs shares.

Summary

Existing law, the Planning and Zoning Law, requires each county and city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, which includes, among other mandatory elements, a housing element. Existing law requires the department, in consultation with the council of governments, to determine the existing and projected need of housing for each region, as provided. Existing law requires the council of governments or delegate subregion, as applicable, to adopt a final regional housing needs plan that allocates a share of the regional housing need to each city, county, or city and county. Existing law requires each council of governments and delegate subregion to distribute a draft allocation of regional housing needs to each local government in the region or subregion. Existing law authorizes a local government within the region or the delegate subregion or the department to appeal to the council of governments or the delegate subregion for a revision of the share of the regional housing need proposed to be allocated to one or more local governments, as specified. Existing law requires the council of governments or the delegate subregion to make a final determination that either accepts, rejects, or modifies each appeal, as provided. This bill would provide that the final determination by the council of governments or the delegate subregion is subject to judicial review, as specified.

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In the latest version of Bill SB 979, a line has been added to clarify a specific requirement while a previous line has been removed that could have caused confusion. This change matters because it helps to ensure that the bill's intentions are clearer and easier to understand, making it more effective for those it aims to serve. Simplifying the language can lead to better compliance and fewer misunderstandings in the implementation of the law.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the California codes: Section 65584.05 of the Government Code.

  • Section 65584.05 of the Government Code

    (A) (B) The final determination in subparagraph (A) shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure. For the purposes of subdivisions (e) and (f) of Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the court may exercise its independent judgment on the evidence.

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Action History

  1. April 7 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Set for hearing April 7.

  3. Referred to Coms. on HOUSING, JUD., and APPR.

  4. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 7.

  5. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 979 do?
Existing law, the Planning and Zoning Law, requires each county and city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, which includes, among other mandatory elements, a housing element. Existing law requires the department, in consultation with the council of governments, to determine the existing and projected need of housing for each region, as provided. Existing law requires the council of governments or delegate subregion, as applicable, to adopt a final regional housing needs plan that allocates a share of the regional housing need to each city, county, or city and county. Existing law requires each council of governments and delegate subregion to distribute a draft allocation of regional housing needs to each local government in the region or subregion. Existing law authorizes a local government within the region or the delegate subregion or the department to appeal to the council of governments or the delegate subregion for a revision of the share of the regional housing need proposed to be allocated to one or more local governments, as specified. Existing law requires the council of governments or the delegate subregion to make a final determination that either accepts, rejects, or modifies each appeal, as provided. This bill would provide that the final determination by the council of governments or the delegate subregion is subject to judicial review, as specified.
Who sponsors SB 979?
SB 979 is sponsored by Strickland, Tony (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 979?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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