Your Voice Matters—Act Today to Stop SB 79

We need your help once again. SB 79 has passed the Legislature and is now on Governor Newsom’s desk. Please take a moment to email the Governor and ask him to veto SB 79. Why?

Unfair Targeting: SB 79 singles out only 14% of California cities, including Los Angeles, even though these cities already have state-approved Housing Elements.
Unnecessary Mandates: Local Housing Elements already provide for growth and affordable housing. SB 79 adds layers of state-imposed rules that duplicate local planning efforts.
Unfunded Costs: The bill forces cities and taxpayers to pay for expensive infrastructure upgrades without providing funding.
Environmental Harm: By pushing higher density in already built-out areas, SB 79 threatens tree canopy, increases heat islands, and worsens traffic and air quality.
Fails on Affordability: SB 79’s so-called “affordable housing” requirements are minimal—just 7–13% of units—leaving the vast majority as market-rate. That means it will fuel density and cost burdens without delivering truly affordable homes.

How To Contact Governor Newsom

Click here:https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

Scroll down to TOPIC and select "An Active Bill" from the drop down.

Select SB 79.

Select Leave a Comment, then click next

Select CON

Change MESSAGE SUBJECT to: "Veto SB 79"

Then either write your own message, or copy and paste any of these options.

Enter your info on the next page and then click SUBMIT