Blue and yellow graphic featuring Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur with faded California capitol building in the background. Reads: Accelerated Building Plan Approval; AB 1693 Introduced on February 3, 2026. Allows brick-and-mortar retailers making interior renovations in existing buildings to reopen sooner by establishing a professional certification program to speed up building permit approvals - without compromising safety.

Brick-and-mortar retailers shouldn’t have to wait months to reopen for simple interior renovations. That’s why I’m proud to introduce #AB1693, which establishes a professional certification program & ensures permit decisions within 20 business days.

TY to sponsors #CaliforniaRetailers & the #WC3.