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The letters, if submitted by the deadline are read. Organization letters are listed in the public record. As YIMBY and other organizations are writing or sponsoring legislation, they are aware of it in advance, and often submit many letters in support of a bill. We do not have the luxury of the advance notice, but if we don’t submit letters the public record looks like no one opposed the legislation. 

You must use the Legislative Portal to send letters to committees online. After you set up an account — you only sign up once —it’s easy to send comments to both Senate and Assembly committees by clicking through a few forms. Write your letters before you open the portal — individuals can copy the text into a box. Organizations will upload a file. 

PREFER VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS? Use this link. Otherwise use written directions below.

https://nourishca.org/GeneralNutrition/Legislation/How%20To_%20CA%20Leg%20Portal-2020.pdf

At the top, include your name, address, and date. Address it to the correct committee, formally with the Hon. (Committee Chair’s Name), followed by name of committee.

SUBJECT AND SUBJECT LINE 

In the subject line, add the bill number with OPPOSE or SUPPORT

YOUR LETTER can be as simple as a note that says you oppose or support, or write more. You can write that you support the Citizen Marin or another organization/ individual’s letter

AB 1997

Lee — Land use: housing development approvals: timelines and processes.

Amended Assembly

AB 1997 aims to streamline and expedite housing development approvals.

LegInfo GOV, HSC

AB 2433

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Alvarez — Housing development: density bonus.

Amended Assembly

Streamlines Density Bonus Law to enhance low-income housing projects.

LegInfo GOV

AB 2480

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Ávila Farías — Housing development: density bonus: student housing developments.

Amended Assembly

Expands density bonuses for affordable student housing.

LegInfo GOV