The California State Assembly gave final approval to AB 1307, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, on Tuesday. Now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, the bill will take effect immediately if signed and may support the contentious development of student housing on People’s Park. “Without AB 1307, housing projects throughout the state would have to go through much more process, burden, and risk of lawsuits," said Erin Ivie, communications director for Wicks, in an email. Harvey Smith, president of the People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group, noted that some uncertainty regarding legal implications for the university's construction project still remains because the issue involves the Assembly, governor’s desk and the state Supreme Court. Read more through the link in our bio. 📸 : Theo Wyss-Flamm | theo.wyssflamm ✍️ : Madison Creekbaum . . . #dailycal #berkeley #ucberkeley #peoplespark