An Assembly committee advanced SB 802 on Wednesday, moving the bill out on a 6-0 vote after a hearing that centered on who should control Sacramento-area housing and homelessness coordination.
The bill would require the Sacramento region to form a joint powers authority to coordinate those policies. According to the committee hearing summary and transcript materials, supporters said the region has had a letter of intent and ongoing talks but still lacks a signed agreement and a binding structure. Opponents, including Sacramento County and the City of Folsom, argued local governments are already working together and should be allowed to decide their own governance model rather than have one imposed by state law.
The committee reported SB 802 out and left it on call, according to the hearing summary.
The hearing also included testimony from backers including Sen. Ashby and representatives for Sacramento-area organizations and advocates, as well as opposition from county and city officials. The available materials do not include the final bill text or any adopted amendments, so it is not clear from the record provided whether the measure was changed before the vote.
