Last Friday marked the deadline for bills to pass in the house they originated in. Two bills focused on the adaptive reuse of commercial real estate or office to housing conversion passed the Assembly overwhelmingly and now head to the Senate. Our industry has prioritized working with the Legislature on adaptive reuse to enable property owners to pursue this option when it makes sense.

AB 3068 (Haney; D-San Francisco) aims to promote the conversion of existing nonresidential buildings into residential or mixed-use spaces by allowing cities and counties to offer financial incentives for adaptive reuse projects and streamlining the approval process for converting. The bill passed the Assembly floor on a vote of 58-5 and now heads to the Senate.

This month we're putting the spotlight on BOMA California President Sarahann Shapiro of Spencer Fane LLP. Sarahann is a longtime member of BOMA Silicon Valley and BOMA California, playing an active role in government affairs efforts for our industry for years.

Learn more about Sarahann, her work in commercial real estate, and some fascinating fun facts in this month's board member spotlight!

Industry sponsored assembly bill 2433 (Quirk-Silva) improves the building permit process and expedites important projects in your community. The bill builds on current law to provide flexible fee structures, expedited inspection timelines, and conditional employment of external professional services.

We need your outreach to members of the Senate Local Government Committee urging them to support AB 2433. Click here to view committee contact information and a sample message to send. Thank you for your continued support of our industry!

Join us at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the dazzling new location for the Industry Awards Dinner! You'll be taken on a guided tour prior to the start of the event and will catch up with peers over bites and beverages. 

Next, you'll be treated to our refreshed event program as we honor deserving individuals and organizations - including some exciting new award categories. Save the date for November 7th!