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Legislative Issues
Government Affairs staff and committees work with cities to protect your ability to do business, and mobilize members toward one of our primary objectives: protecting private property rights.
Generally, SAMCAR mobilization efforts and the mission to protect property rights align with the following policy positions:
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Are you aware of an issue in your city? Please alert Government Affairs Director Fernando Peña:
Published: July 20, 2026
MLSListings Podcast: AB736 & November Housing Ballot Measures
MLSListings has released a new podcast discussing key housing policy topics, including AB736 Property Transfer Taxes and Redwood City's proposed rent control measure appearing on the November ballot.
Published: July 01, 2026
REALTORS Deliver Major Victory Stopping Costly Tax Proposal AB 736
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.) announced a major victory for homeownership in California after REALTORS statewide mobilized to stop AB 736, a costly tax proposal, from moving forward in the California State Legislature last week. SAMCAR joined this effort in mobilizing to stop this proposal, protecting California homeownership.
Published: June 16, 2026
Redwood City Delays Action on Rent Control Ballot Measure
The Redwood City Council voted unanimously on June 8, 2026, to delay final action on a proposed rent control ballot initiative, requesting a supplemental economic impact report before deciding whether to place the measure before voters.
Published: May 26, 2026
Redwood City Rent Control Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
A proposed rent control initiative introduced by a local organizing group, not the city council, has officially qualified for the November 2026 ballot in Redwood City, setting the stage for a major local campaign over housing policy and affordability.
Published: May 20, 2026
Bay Area Air District Delays Water Heater Ban Amid Rising Concerns
SAMCAR members should continue paying close attention to the Bay Area Air District's controversial mandate banning the sale and installation of natural gas water heaters beginning on January 1, 2027, followed by gas furnaces on January 1, 2029. While the regional board recently approved a nine-month delay to the water heater ban, serious concerns remain about the financial impact this policy will place on homeowners, housing providers, and renters in the Bay Area, including throughout San Mateo County.
Published: May 05, 2026
Legislative Day Connects 2,500 REALTORS with State Leaders
Legislative Day is the California Association of Realtors signature legislative event. And legislative Day 2026 did not disappoint. Over 2,500 California REALTORS descended on the state capitol during the C.A.R. Spring Business Meetings and took advantage of the opportunity to meet and discuss real estate related issues directly with their state legislators and staff. Read more about SAMCAR's participation in Legislative Day including hot topics and legislation and meetings with elected officials.