California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1646 — Land use: development projects: electric vehicles.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes the legislative body of a county or city to adopt ordinances that, among other things, regulate the construction of development projects. Existing law also requires cities and counties to approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through the issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit, as specified. Existing law provides that the implementation of consistent statewide standards to achieve timely and cost-effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations is a matter of statewide concern. This bill would require a city or county, as a condition of approval of an application for construction or reconstruction for a development project with greater than 250,000 square feet of retail floor area, to require the application to include specified information, including a reasonable estimate of the total number of customers anticipated to visit the development and the proportion of those customers expected to utilize electric vehicles. The bill would require the parking spaces dedicated to electric vehicle charging to count towards the total number of parking spaces required by the city or county. By increasing the duties of local officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  7. Read first time.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  9. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Burke · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Burke

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1646 do?
The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes the legislative body of a county or city to adopt ordinances that, among other things, regulate the construction of development projects. Existing law also requires cities and counties to approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through the issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit, as specified. Existing law provides that the implementation of consistent statewide standards to achieve timely and cost-effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations is a matter of statewide concern. This bill would require a city or county, as a condition of approval of an application for construction or reconstruction for a development project with greater than 250,000 square feet of retail floor area, to require the application to include specified information, including a reasonable estimate of the total number of customers anticipated to visit the development and the proportion of those customers expected to utilize electric vehicles. The bill would require the parking spaces dedicated to electric vehicle charging to count towards the total number of parking spaces required by the city or county. By increasing the duties of local officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1646?
AB 1646 is sponsored by Burke.
What is the current status of AB 1646?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1646?
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