BILL NUMBER: AB 1954	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Nestande

                        FEBRUARY 23, 2012

   An act to amend Section 65580 of the Government Code, relating to
housing.



	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 1954, as introduced, Nestande. Housing.
   Existing law sets forth various legislative findings and
declarations relating to housing, including a legislative finding and
declaration that the availability of housing is of vital statewide
importance.
   This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these
provisions.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Section 65580 of the Government Code is amended to
read:
   65580.  The Legislature finds and declares  as follows
  all of the following  :
   (a) The availability of housing is of vital statewide importance,
and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living
environment for every Californian, including  , but not limited
to,  farmworkers, is a priority of the highest order.
   (b) The early attainment of this goal requires the cooperative
participation of government and the private sector in an effort to
expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of
Californians of all economic levels.
   (c) The provision of housing affordable to low- and
moderate-income households requires the cooperation of all levels of
government.
   (d) Local and state governments have a responsibility to use the
powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and development
of housing to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all
economic segments of the community.
   (e) The Legislature recognizes that in carrying out this
responsibility, each local government also has the responsibility to
consider  the  economic, environmental, and fiscal factors
and community goals set forth in  the   its
 general plan and to cooperate with other local governments and
the state in addressing regional housing needs.