Department of Real Estate and the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.

Senator Ashby's proposal to extend legislative oversight of California's real estate regulatory bodies modifies nine sections of the Business and Professions Code, primarily extending the sunset review date for the Department of Real Estate and Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2030.

The bill updates administrative protocols for the Real Estate Commissioner, who oversees licensing and enforcement within the Department of Real Estate. These modifications include requirements for written examinations of license applicants to verify knowledge of real estate principles, business practices, and relevant regulations. The Department must also compile annual reports to the Legislature detailing expedited licensure programs for military veterans and their spouses, including application processing times and approval rates.

Technical amendments modernize the statutory language by removing gendered pronouns and updating cross-references throughout the affected code sections. The legislation maintains existing protocols for the commissioner's authority to adopt regulations, authenticate proceedings, publish directories, and employ necessary staff while operating under Administrative Procedure Act requirements.