CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1020Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 21, 2019 An act to add Chapter 36 (commencing with Section 22949) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to housing.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1020, as introduced, Irwin. State of California Housing Agency Act: Housing Agency: Secretary of Housing.Existing law establishes various agencies within the executive branch of state government, including the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. Under existing law, the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency is comprised of, among other entities, the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which are responsible for, among other things, developing and implementing housing policy and eliminating discriminatory practices in housing.This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act. The bill would also state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing. The bill would make various findings and declarations in this regard.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act.(b) The Legislature finds and declares that the housing market plays a critical role in the California economy, and further finds and declares all of the following:(1) The need for housing is the highest priority for all Californians.(2) Adequate, stable, and accessible housing is a crucial component of life for all Californians.(3) The expenditure for housing is one of the most significant financial commitments Californians undertake in their day-to-day lives.(4) Housing and housing-related activities are of primary importance to the people of the state and they warrant the clear and unified focus of state government.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency and the position of the Secretary of Housing within state government to oversee and advise on activities related to housing in the state. In creating this position, it is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide the Governor with a resource to interact with all of the professional entities that play a role in the housing market and to advise the Governor on policy in order to have a more clear and unified approach to meet the housing needs of all Californians.SEC. 2. Chapter 36 (commencing with Section 22949) is added to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: CHAPTER 36. Housing agency22949. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing who shall report directly to the Governor.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1020Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 21, 2019 An act to add Chapter 36 (commencing with Section 22949) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to housing.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1020, as introduced, Irwin. State of California Housing Agency Act: Housing Agency: Secretary of Housing.Existing law establishes various agencies within the executive branch of state government, including the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. Under existing law, the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency is comprised of, among other entities, the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which are responsible for, among other things, developing and implementing housing policy and eliminating discriminatory practices in housing.This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act. The bill would also state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing. The bill would make various findings and declarations in this regard.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1020
Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 21, 2019
Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin
February 21, 2019
An act to add Chapter 36 (commencing with Section 22949) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to housing.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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AB 1020, as introduced, Irwin. State of California Housing Agency Act: Housing Agency: Secretary of Housing.
Existing law establishes various agencies within the executive branch of state government, including the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. Under existing law, the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency is comprised of, among other entities, the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which are responsible for, among other things, developing and implementing housing policy and eliminating discriminatory practices in housing.This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act. The bill would also state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing. The bill would make various findings and declarations in this regard.
Existing law establishes various agencies within the executive branch of state government, including the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. Under existing law, the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency is comprised of, among other entities, the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which are responsible for, among other things, developing and implementing housing policy and eliminating discriminatory practices in housing.
This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act. The bill would also state the Legislatures intent to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing. The bill would make various findings and declarations in this regard.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act.(b) The Legislature finds and declares that the housing market plays a critical role in the California economy, and further finds and declares all of the following:(1) The need for housing is the highest priority for all Californians.(2) Adequate, stable, and accessible housing is a crucial component of life for all Californians.(3) The expenditure for housing is one of the most significant financial commitments Californians undertake in their day-to-day lives.(4) Housing and housing-related activities are of primary importance to the people of the state and they warrant the clear and unified focus of state government.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency and the position of the Secretary of Housing within state government to oversee and advise on activities related to housing in the state. In creating this position, it is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide the Governor with a resource to interact with all of the professional entities that play a role in the housing market and to advise the Governor on policy in order to have a more clear and unified approach to meet the housing needs of all Californians.SEC. 2. Chapter 36 (commencing with Section 22949) is added to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: CHAPTER 36. Housing agency22949. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing who shall report directly to the Governor.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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SECTION 1. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act.(b) The Legislature finds and declares that the housing market plays a critical role in the California economy, and further finds and declares all of the following:(1) The need for housing is the highest priority for all Californians.(2) Adequate, stable, and accessible housing is a crucial component of life for all Californians.(3) The expenditure for housing is one of the most significant financial commitments Californians undertake in their day-to-day lives.(4) Housing and housing-related activities are of primary importance to the people of the state and they warrant the clear and unified focus of state government.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency and the position of the Secretary of Housing within state government to oversee and advise on activities related to housing in the state. In creating this position, it is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide the Governor with a resource to interact with all of the professional entities that play a role in the housing market and to advise the Governor on policy in order to have a more clear and unified approach to meet the housing needs of all Californians.
SECTION 1. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act.(b) The Legislature finds and declares that the housing market plays a critical role in the California economy, and further finds and declares all of the following:(1) The need for housing is the highest priority for all Californians.(2) Adequate, stable, and accessible housing is a crucial component of life for all Californians.(3) The expenditure for housing is one of the most significant financial commitments Californians undertake in their day-to-day lives.(4) Housing and housing-related activities are of primary importance to the people of the state and they warrant the clear and unified focus of state government.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency and the position of the Secretary of Housing within state government to oversee and advise on activities related to housing in the state. In creating this position, it is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide the Governor with a resource to interact with all of the professional entities that play a role in the housing market and to advise the Governor on policy in order to have a more clear and unified approach to meet the housing needs of all Californians.
SECTION 1. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish the State of California Housing Agency Act.
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(b) The Legislature finds and declares that the housing market plays a critical role in the California economy, and further finds and declares all of the following:
(1) The need for housing is the highest priority for all Californians.
(2) Adequate, stable, and accessible housing is a crucial component of life for all Californians.
(3) The expenditure for housing is one of the most significant financial commitments Californians undertake in their day-to-day lives.
(4) Housing and housing-related activities are of primary importance to the people of the state and they warrant the clear and unified focus of state government.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency and the position of the Secretary of Housing within state government to oversee and advise on activities related to housing in the state. In creating this position, it is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would provide the Governor with a resource to interact with all of the professional entities that play a role in the housing market and to advise the Governor on policy in order to have a more clear and unified approach to meet the housing needs of all Californians.
SEC. 2. Chapter 36 (commencing with Section 22949) is added to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: CHAPTER 36. Housing agency22949. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing who shall report directly to the Governor.
SEC. 2. Chapter 36 (commencing with Section 22949) is added to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read:
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CHAPTER 36. Housing agency22949. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing who shall report directly to the Governor.
CHAPTER 36. Housing agency22949. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing who shall report directly to the Governor.
CHAPTER 36. Housing agency
CHAPTER 36. Housing agency
22949. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing who shall report directly to the Governor.
22949. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a Housing Agency under the direction of a Secretary of Housing who shall report directly to the Governor.