Legislation at a Glimpse
Bill No. Author Subject Sponsor Status Position
AB 49 Feuer Water Reduction Natural Resources Defense Council Amended 6/18. Hearing in Sen. Resources 7/6. Watch
Summary This bill would require the state to achieve a 20% reduction in urban per capita water use in California by December 31, 2020. ECHO is monitoring this spot bill for its potential impact on homeowner association water consumption.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0001-0050/ab_49_bill_20090618_amended_sen_v96.html
 
AB 121 Hernandez Judgment Lien Extension State Bar of California Passed Asm. In Sen. Appropriations. Watch
Summary Under certain conditions, this bill would allow creditors to extend judgment liens on specified personal property by filing a continuation statement in the office of the Secretary of State. The statement must be filed no earlier than six months before the lien is scheduled to expire.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0101-0150/ab_121_bill_20090115_introduced.html
 
AB 313 Fletcher Tax-based Assessments Rancho Santa Fe HOA Amended 5/19. Hearing in Sen. Housing 6/23. Oppose
Summary After December 30, 2009, would prohibit associations from levying assessments based upon the taxable value of the separate interests within the association. Association that levied assessments based upon taxable value on or before December 30, 2009 would be exempted.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0301-0350/ab_313_bill_20090519_amended_sen_v98.html
 
AB 566 Nava Mobilehome Conversion Approval Cities of Carson and Ventura Amended 4/27. Passed Asm. In Sen. Support
Summary Would require a subdivider to obtain the approval of the majority of the residents in a mobilehome park before converting the park to resident ownership.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0551-0600/ab_566_bill_20090427_amended_asm_v98.html
 
AB 869 Mendoza Mobilehome Park Managers Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League Failed passage in Asm Housing. Support
Summary Defines “Park Manager” and “Certified Mobilehome Park Manager.”
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0851-0900/ab_869_bill_20090226_introduced.html
 
AB 899 Torres Disclosure Documents Index ECHO Amended 6/17. Hearing in Sen. Housing 6/23. Support
Summary Would require associations to distribute a list of all legally mandated disclosures to their members annually, if requested. Clarifies and improves provision allowing the electronic distribution of records.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0851-0900/ab_899_bill_20090617_amended_sen_v96.html
 
AB 927 Calderon Construction Defect Claims Passed Legislature, sent to Governor. Watch
Summary Deletes expiration date of provisions regulating the filing of a complaint for damages, by an association, against a developer for construction defects.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0901-0950/ab_927_bill_20090616_enrolled.html
 
AB 1061 Lieu Low Water-Using Plants EBMUD & MWDSC Amended 6/10. Passed Asm. In Sen. Judiciary. Watch
Summary Would render void and unenforceable any provision in the governing documents of an association that has the effect of prohibiting low water-using plants, or prohibits or restricts compliance with local conservation ordinances. Allows associations to enforce landscaping guidelines.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1051-1100/ab_1061_bill_20090610_amended_sen_v95.html
 
AB 1108 Fuentes Master Meter Regulations Amended 6/1. Hearing in Sen. Utilities 7/7. Oppose Unless Amended
Summary Establishes new guidelines for master meter customers, including requirements that master meter customers maintain all submeter facilities, and limits fines for late payments.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1101-1150/ab_1108_bill_20090601_amended_asm_v96.html
 
AB 1328 Salas Contract Restrictions CACM Amended 5/28. Hearing in Sen. Housing 6/30. Watch
Summary Nullifies contract length restrictions in associations for water or energy efficiency programs when the board reasonably anticipates that the contract will result in verifiable savings to the association.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1301-1350/ab_1328_bill_20090528_amended_asm_v96.html
 
SB 23 Padilla Mobilehome Safety Plan CA Fire Chiefs Association Amended 5/28. Hearing in Asm. Housing 7/8. Watch
Summary On or before September 10, 2010, would require all owners or operators of mobilehome or manufactured home parks to adopt an emergency preparedness plan. The bill would require that the plan be posted, and that an enforcement agency determine park compliance.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/sen/sb_0001-0050/sb_23_bill_20090528_amended_sen_v96.html
 
SB 259 Benoit Board Elections Hearing cancelled in Sen. Judiciary. Support if Amended
Summary In the event that the results of an election are invalidated for violation of the elections law, this bill provides that decisions of the improperly elected board shall not be invalidated unless those decisions violate the law or governing documents.
Link http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/sen/sb_0251-0300/sb_259_bill_20090224_introduced.html
 
 

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