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SF moves to ban uncertified e-bike batteries; $17.9B housing gap

San Francisco Land Use and Transportation Committee: A citywide ban on uncertified lithium-ion batteries cleared the committee 3-0 and heads to the full Board. Plus a $17.9B housing gap hearing.
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San Francisco
Land Use and Transportation Committee Meeting
June 8, 2026

TL;DR

  • The full Board will weigh a citywide ban on selling or delivering uncertified lithium-ion batteries, after a 3-0 committee vote.
  • A long hearing detailed SF's housing shortfall and a $17.9 billion price tag to meet state goals, but the committee took no action.
  • Three bills were held for more work: smoke-free bar patios, the Compton's Cafeteria Riot landmark expansion, and a planning-permit change.

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