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SB 677CALIFORNIASession 20252026
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California SB 677 streamlines housing bond approvals and modifies subdivision map appeal processes

Original title: Housing financing: joint powers agreements: bond approvals: subdivisions: tentative and final maps: appeals.

August 30, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Version history & redline

6 versions on file

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Comparing 01/05/26 - Amended Senate01/08/26 - Amended Senate
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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$128,397across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Mike Griffiths for Torrance City Treasurer 2022Mike Griffiths for Torrance City Council 2020$15,000-Feb 2022
Mike Griffiths for Torrance City Treasurer 2022Mike Griffiths for Torrance City Council 2020$15,000-Feb 2022
Mike Griffiths for Torrance City Treasurer 2022Mike Griffiths for Torrance City Council 2020$15,000-Feb 2022
Committee to Re-elect Janet Koehler-Brooks City Treasurer 2018Fontanans for John Roberts City Council 2022$8,100-Oct 2022
Eugene J. Solomon For Treasurer 2019Eugene J. Solomon$7,500Insurance BrokerDec 2021
Kilroy for Treasurer 2023Matthew Kilroy$7,500retiredFeb 2023
Kilroy for Treasurer 2023Matthew Kilroy$7,500retiredFeb 2023
Lori Ogorchock Antioch Treasurer 2024Lori Ogorchock Antioch City Council 2022$5,402-Oct 2024
Committee to Re-elect Janet Koehler-Brooks City Treasurer 2018Citizens and Friends of Acquanetta Warren for Mayor 2022$5,000-Oct 2022
Committee to Re-elect Janet Koehler-Brooks City Treasurer 2018David Wiener$4,900OwnerJul 2022
Committee to Re-elect Janet Koehler-Brooks City Treasurer 2018KAL Trailers & Leasing Inc$4,900-Sep 2022
Committee to Re-elect Janet Koehler-Brooks City Treasurer 2018James Previti$4,900President/CEOSep 2022
Eugene J. Solomon For Treasurer 2019Eugene J. Solomon$4,500Insurance BrokerDec 2021
Eugene J. Solomon For Treasurer 2019Eugene J. Solomon$4,000Insurance BrokerDec 2021
Committee to Re-elect Janet Koehler-Brooks City Treasurer 2018Inland Empire Business Alliance$3,750-Nov 2022
Krystle Palmer for Burbank City Treasurer 2020Sean Palmer$3,500Technical DirectorNov 2020
Committee to Re-elect Janet Koehler-Brooks City Treasurer 2018San Bernardino County Business Owners PAC$3,200-Aug 2022
Carla Denez Towns, Rialto City Treasurer 2024Carla Denez Towns$3,139-Dec 2024
Tiegel Doherty for City Treasurer 2020Tiegel Doherty for City Treasurer 2020$2,924-Jul 2021
Lindsey Francois for Burbank City Treasurer 2020Lindsey Francois$2,681EngineerJan 2021

Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.

The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the legal process for financing residential rental projects and alters the rights of residents to challenge local land-use decisions regarding subdivision maps.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

California State Treasurer

The Treasurer gains authority to join joint powers authorities without Department of General Services approval under specific bond-financing conditions.

Subdividers and Applicants

These groups are explicitly exempted from new restrictions on subdivision map appeals.

Interested Persons

This group faces new limitations on their ability to appeal certain subdivision map decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill allows the State of California to join joint powers authorities to approve housing bonds without Department of General Services oversight in specific cases where local governments fail to act. It also restricts the ability of interested persons to appeal certain subdivision map decisions while exempting applicants and public agencies from these new limitations.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes the legal process for financing residential rental projects and alters the rights of residents to challenge local land-use decisions regarding subdivision maps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change how I can appeal a subdivision map decision?
Yes, it creates new restrictions on appeals filed by 'interested persons' for certain maps, though applicants and tenants remain exempt from these restrictions.
Why can the State Treasurer now join a joint powers authority without General Services approval?
The bill allows this only in specific cases where a local member of the authority has failed to provide necessary approvals for residential rental project bonds required by federal tax law.

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Discoveries

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State-Local Bond Oversight

The bill shifts bond approval authority from local entities to the State Treasurer in cases of local inaction, bypassing traditional Department of General Services oversight.

Connected Entities

personTreasurerState official authorized to join joint powers authorities under specific conditMap →
personSecretary of StateDesignated elected representative for federal tax purposes of joint powers agencMap →
personState TreasurerDesignated as the applicable elected representative for bond approvals.Map →
otherSubdivision Map ActThe law governing the approval of parcel maps.Map →
otherJoint Exercise of Powers ActThe governing law for joint powers authorities.Map →
organizationDepartment of General ServicesPreviously required to approve state membership in joint powers agreements.Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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