BILL NUMBER: SB 1546	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Cannella

                        FEBRUARY 24, 2012

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



	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 1546, as introduced, Cannella. Land use.
   The Planning and Zoning Law sets forth the Legislature's findings
and declarations regarding the availability of housing throughout
California.
   This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes in that
law.
   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:
   (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 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   efforts  to expand housing opportunities
and accommodate the housing needs of Californians of all economic
levels.
   (c)  The provision of   Providing 
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 economic, environmental, and fiscal factors and community
goals set forth in the general plan and to cooperate with other local
governments and the state in addressing regional housing needs.