General plans: housing element: emergency shelter.

The bill was assigned Chapter 514 and the header was changed from the enrolled bill format (with Senate/Assembly passage dates and Governor receipt line) to the standard 'STATE OF CALIFORNIA AUTHENTICATED ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL' chaptered law format.

The Governor's approval date of October 10, 2025 was added, along with the filing date with the Secretary of State on the same day.

Section references were changed from 'SECTION' to 'SEC.' and page headers were updated from 'SB 340' to 'Ch. 514', which are standard formatting conventions when a bill becomes law.

Removed the Senate digest language stating the bill would 'make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions,' replacing it with language that the bill 'would additionally require an emergency shelter to include all services provided onsite.' This reframes the bill from a technical cleanup to one that adds substantive service requirements.

Added a provision stating the bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 65583 of the Government Code proposed by AB 610 and AB 650, operative only if this bill and either or both of those bills are enacted and this bill is enacted last. This creates a conditional legislative mechanism where SB 340 can absorb amendments from companion bills.

The fiscal committee determination changed from 'no' to 'yes,' indicating the Assembly version now has fiscal implications that require fiscal committee review.

The state-mandated local program designation changed from 'no' to 'yes,' meaning the Assembly version is now formally recognized as imposing a state-mandated local program, which triggers potential reimbursement obligations under the California Constitution for costs imposed on local agencies.

Header changed from amendment tracking (showing 'Amended in Assembly September 3, 2025' and 'Amended in Senate March 17, 2025') to passage dates ('Passed the Senate September 9, 2025' and 'Passed the Assembly September 8, 2025'), reflecting that the bill cleared both chambers.

Added a blank Governor's receipt block with fields for date and time of receipt, along with a 'CHAPTER' placeholder for the enrolled bill number.

The legislative counsel's digest was reformatted: 'as amended' was removed from the bill reference (now reads 'SB 340, Laird' instead of 'SB 340, as amended, Laird'), and line breaks were adjusted for the enrolled format.

The Health and Safety Code definition of 'emergency shelter' is changed from 'housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons' to 'housing with supportive services for homeless persons,' removing the limiting word 'minimal' and allowing shelters to provide a broader range of services without losing their emergency shelter classification.

Subparagraph (C) of Section 65583 is expanded so that 'emergency shelter' now explicitly includes 'all services provided onsite, including the addition or expansion of services that are consistent with any written, objective standards pursuant to subparagraph (B). This means shelters can add or expand services (such as case management, health services, etc.) without triggering additional discretionary permitting.

The bill now amends Section 50801 of the Health and Safety Code in addition to Section 65583 of the Government Code, expanding the bill's reach into the Emergency Housing and Assistance Program framework.

Senator Blakespear was added as a coauthor, suggesting broader legislative support and potentially additional policy priorities behind the amendment.

State-mandated local program status changed from 'no' to 'yes,' and fiscal committee review changed from 'no' to 'yes.' New reimbursement language was added providing that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill contains state-mandated costs, reimbursement shall be made to local agencies under existing statutory procedures.