Just when you thought Sacramento might actually tackle California’s soul-crushing cost of living, our beloved Democratic lawmakers are pulling their classic “we’re totally working on it” routine.

In a move that feels more like bureaucratic cosplay than genuine action, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas declared affordability an “urgent” issue five months ago - and so far? Committees, speeches, and approximately zero meaningful solutions.

The Affordability Shuffle

Rivas has magically conjured four “select committees” that won’t even meet until June. Because nothing says “urgent” like scheduling meetings months away, right? These committees will explore groundbreaking concepts like making child care, food, and housing potentially less wallet-crushing. Revolutionary stuff.

Housing: The Eternal California Headache

The Legislature’s big plan essentially boils down to “let’s build more stuff faster”. They’re pushing bills to streamline housing construction, hoping that if they reduce enough red tape, suddenly San Francisco studios might become marginally less expensive than a small country’s GDP.

The Reality Check

Some political strategists aren’t buying the performance. Garry South bluntly noted these efforts are basically “political optics” - sounds good, does practically nothing. Economic justice advocates are basically screaming into the void about needing immediate relief while lawmakers draft yet another committee report.

Bottom line: California’s affordability crisis continues its stunning performance as the world’s most expensive magic trick - now you see your money, now you definitely don’t.