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flag California passes bill expanding transit housing rules, despite Democratic splits over local control.

flag California’s Senate Bill 677, aimed at boosting housing near transit, expands the definition of passenger rail stations to close loopholes allowing cities like Solano Beach to avoid building more homes. flag Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, the bill passed despite opposition from seven Democratic senators and five abstentions, who cited concerns over local control, traffic, and community character. flag The split highlights growing tensions within the Democratic Party over state mandates versus local authority. flag The bill now moves to the Assembly as part of broader efforts to address the state’s housing crisis, including a proposed $10 billion affordable housing bond.

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