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Asm. Wicks and Sen. Cabaldon Move Forward to Tackle Crushing Housing Costs; Jointly Unveil $10 Billion Affordable Housing Bond Proposals

AB 736 and SB 417 aim to fund more than 35,000 new homes, preserve and rehabilitate tens of thousands of units, and expand homeownership opportunities for Californians

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and Senator Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo) introduced Assembly Bill 736 and Senate Bill 417, legislation that would place a bond measure on the June 2026 ballot to provide $10 billion to California’s affordable housing programs.

Assembly Democrats Pass Legal Defense Fund to Protect California Economy from Republican Chaos in D.C.

Assembly Democrats also approve Legal Aid Funding to support vulnerable Californians and immigrant workers under threat from White House’s extreme deportation agenda

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Wicks and fellow Assembly Democrats moved with urgency on Monday to protect our economy, vulnerable Californians and immigrant workers in the face of threats from the White House and Republicans in Washington.

Democrats voted overwhelmingly to pass two bills:

NEW POLL: Strong Majority of Voters Support Housing Bond on November Ballot

55% of likely voters say they would support a $9 billion bond, as homelessness and housing affordability continue to top lists of concerns, according to EMC Research survey

SACRAMENTO — A strong majority of Californians would support a state housing bond on the November ballot, with 55% of likely voters saying they would approve a $9 billion bond, as homelessness and housing affordability continue to top the list of voter co