California Senate Bill SB1546 Introduced / Bill

 BILL NUMBER: SB 1546INTRODUCED 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.