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AB 1740: Coastal resources: local coastal program: coastal development permits: City of Santa Monica.
What AB 1740 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>The California Coastal Act requires individuals to obtain a coastal development permit from either the California Coastal Commission or local government for any development in the coastal zone. However, this act proposes an exemption for certain activities and types of development within Santa Monica from needing such permits. These exemptions would be valid until January 1, 2037.</p> <p>The bill also includes legislative findings that justify a special statute specifically tailored to Santa Monica's needs.</p>
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Last action: In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |