September 23, 2021

The legislative cycle has concluded, with a flurry of last minute priority discussions either dying on the vine or being pushed over the finish line at the last minute. Among these late-game bills are the major housing policies supported by the Chamber are SB 9 (Atkins) and SB 10 (Wiener) which would allow for additional homes on traditionally single-family properties. These ideas continue to be controversial, reflective in many ways of the San Diego housing policy dynamic, and are sure to add an additional measure of intensity now that they’ve been signed by the Governor.

Also considered in the final days were policies to extend COVID-19 era policies like the enhanced paid sick leave originally included in SB 95, and the eviction moratorium, which expires at the end of this month. Ultimately, those policy ideas died. Finally, a proposal to protect businesses who pursued vaccine verification measures for their staff from liability was also shelved amidst strong pushback from the anti-vaccine contingent across the state.