Civil Actions: writs: housing development projects.
- Establishes an expedited judicial review process for housing permit denials by local agencies.
- Requires courts to schedule hearings within 45 days of filing a housing permit appeal.
- Mandates courts to issue decisions within 75 days of the initial filing date.
- Requires local agencies to compile and certify administrative records within 15 days of receiving notice.
Senator Caballero's judicial reform measure establishes an expedited court review process for housing permit denials, requiring courts to fast-track both trial and appellate hearings of these cases. The legislation creates strict timelines for local agencies and courts handling housing development disputes.
Under the new provisions, applicants, the Attorney General, or the Department of Housing and Community Development may petition for review within 90 days of a local agency's permit denial. Local agencies must compile and certify their administrative records within 15 days of receiving the petition. Courts must schedule hearings within 45 days of filing and issue decisions no more than 30 days after submission or 75 days after filing, whichever comes first.
The measure includes mechanisms to ensure compliance with these accelerated timelines. Courts may temporarily assign additional judicial officers if needed to meet the deadlines. Local agencies bear the cost of preparing administrative records unless petitioners elect to do so themselves. The legislation applies to projects of any size, including single-unit developments, and requires appeals courts and the Supreme Court to prioritize these cases in their scheduling.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 0 | 2 | 79 | PASS |
- Establishes an expedited judicial review process for housing permit denials by local agencies.
- Requires courts to schedule hearings within 45 days of filing a housing permit appeal.
- Mandates courts to issue decisions within 75 days of the initial filing date.
- Requires local agencies to compile and certify administrative records within 15 days of receiving notice.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Caballero's judicial reform measure establishes an expedited court review process for housing permit denials, requiring courts to fast-track both trial and appellate hearings of these cases. The legislation creates strict timelines for local agencies and courts handling housing development disputes.
Under the new provisions, applicants, the Attorney General, or the Department of Housing and Community Development may petition for review within 90 days of a local agency's permit denial. Local agencies must compile and certify their administrative records within 15 days of receiving the petition. Courts must schedule hearings within 45 days of filing and issue decisions no more than 30 days after submission or 75 days after filing, whichever comes first.
The measure includes mechanisms to ensure compliance with these accelerated timelines. Courts may temporarily assign additional judicial officers if needed to meet the deadlines. Local agencies bear the cost of preparing administrative records unless petitioners elect to do so themselves. The legislation applies to projects of any size, including single-unit developments, and requires appeals courts and the Supreme Court to prioritize these cases in their scheduling.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 0 | 2 | 79 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |