Closing out what happened in 2025 with a range of other legislation passed, failed, or delayed, with particular focus on a failed (but not doomed!) attempt to undo an obscure parking reform.

Next episode: 2026!

Episode 12: The Parking Rebundling Saga, and a potpourri of other 2025 legislation

Introduction and 2025 Recap

Challenges in Electrical Hookups and Legislative Responses

Wildfire Recovery and Housing Legislation

Rental Pricing Controversies and Corporate Ownership

Historic Districts and Housing Construction

Building Code Reforms and Legislative Stalls

Funding Proposals and Housing Bonds

Impact Fees and Rent Control Debates

Conclusion and Looking Ahead to 2026

We need a ton more housing at all income levels. How do we do that? State legislation gets the goods. Follow the California Legislature in real time as bills are born, mutate, and pass into law—or die—and learn about how we can all help end the housing crisis.

John Nerds Out on California Housing Legislation