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TODAY: State lawmakers will hear for the first time #SB50, the bill that allows four- to five-story apartments near transit and more. Unlike last year’s version of the legislation authored by Sen. @Scott_Wiener, SB 50 should advance out of its first committee. Here’s why: (1/6)
@Scott_Wiener The first reason is pretty obvious. Senate leader @ToniAtkins created a new housing committee and put Wiener in charge of it. That’s where the bill will be heard today. It’s rare for a committee chair’s bill to get killed in their own committee. But there are more reasons. (2/6)
Unlike last year, SB 50 has the support of the state’s construction workers’ union and more robust support from environmental groups. And many who represent tenants — while still wary — have not taken a position while their immediate opposition helped crush the bill in 2018 (3/6)
Still, opposition to the bill remains strong and it’s far from guaranteed it will advance beyond today. Local governments hate it. Even big city mayors like San Diego’s @Kevin_Faulconer and @MayorOfLA have expressed major reservations. (4/6)
@Kevin_Faulconer @MayorOfLA So today’s hearing will be interesting for how lawmakers and interest groups are positioning themselves. Here’s my piece from when the bill was introduced. latimes.com/politics/la-po…. My colleagues and I plan to have deeper takes on the policy behind the bill soon (5/6)
In the meantime, check out this report on the bill from the Senate housing committee, which breaks down how this bill is different from last year’s and how it compares with other pending legislation. dropbox.com/s/12yheao7m2cw…
See you at 130 today (6/6)
See you at 130 today (6/6)
