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Assemblymember Ward’s Bills to Streamline Housing and Advance Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Standards Signed by Governor
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced that his bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 253 – the California Residential Private Permitting Review Act – and AB 368, have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom becoming state law.
Assemblymember Ward Delivers on Outdoors for All with Passage of AB 518
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced that Assembly Bill 518 – the Low-Impact Camping Areas Act – was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 518 will increase affordable camping options, reduce pressure on crowded campgrounds, and strengthen California’s outdoor recreation economy.
Assemblymember Ward’s Housing Streamlining Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Asm. Fights to Expedite New Home Permits
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced that his bill, Assembly Bill 253 – the California Residential Private Permitting Review Act – has passed the Legislature and is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.
Assemblymember Ward’s “Surveillance Pricing” Bill (AB 446) to become a Two Year Bill
Statement from Assemblymember Chris Ward
Sacramento — This year, I introduced AB 446 to stop companies from charging higher prices based on personal information collected through surveillance technology. Unfortunately, misinformation from the opposition and amendments imposed by the Senate Appropriations Committee have weakened the bill to the point where I am not comfortable advancing it this year.
Asm. Ward Rises in Support of SJR 9
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