"The last day in California's 2025 legislative calendar for Governor Newsom to veto or sign bills passed by the Legislature before September 12 was Oct. 12. SB 79, arguably Scott Wiener's most audacious housing bill, had been presented to Newsom Sept. 23. Housing wonks all over the state-indeed, the country-waited to see if and, as was more likely, when the governor, defying among others the mayor and council of Los Angeles, would sign SB 79 into law."
"HUGE NEWS!! YIMBY'S [sic] REJOICE!! California is making historic strides today as @CAGovernor signs #SB79-streamlining the building of more housing across the Golden State. No, it does not supersede local control as some have falsely claimed. No it is not one-size fits all. And no, this is not some "land grab" by the state. This action sets the state up for success in addressing the affordability and building crisis happening right now!"
SB 79 reached Governor Newsom on Sept. 23 with an Oct. 12 deadline for signature or veto. Housing advocates awaited the governor's decision amid opposition from Los Angeles city officials. A California Yimby tweet mistakenly announced SB 9 had been signed, then Newsom's press office posted a celebratory message confirming SB 79's signing and arguing the measure does not supersede local control, is not one-size-fits-all, and is not a state 'land grab.' The press message framed SB 79 as a step to streamline housing construction and address affordability and the building crisis.
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