California lawmakers are attempting to bypass ongoing litigation in the state Supreme Court to directly approve UC Berkeley’s student housing plan on People’s Park. Under the proposed legislation, AB 1307, noise generated by residents would no longer be considered as an environmental impact and higher education institutions would be exempt from considering alternative housing locations. The legislation targets two of the reasons the First Appellate Court decided that the university’s Environmental Impact Report was insufficient in February. For People’s Park residents and supporters, this could potentially be the final stage of the extensive legal battle. People’s Park harm reduction advocate Lisa Teague, although committed to protest, is confident the bill will pass. Tap the link in our bio to read more. 📸: Kayla Sim | kaylasimvisuals ✍️: Kelsey Mcivor . . . #dailycal #ucberkeley #peoplespark #housing