Governor Gavin Newsom enacted legislation aimed at alleviating California's housing crisis. The laws intend to reduce development barriers and implement mechanisms for expedited housing production while also lowering costs. This initiative coincides with the state budget, which commenced on July 1. However, the timing of the legislation has drawn criticism from Republicans, who highlight concerns regarding last-minute amendments and transparency issues. Furthermore, these laws may potentially undermine the California Environmental Quality Act, a fundamental requirement for assessing environmental impacts of new projects.
The legislation signed by Governor Newsom is intended to address California's housing crisis by reducing barriers to development and creating new tools for faster production.
Critics, particularly Republicans, have raised concerns about the legislation's timing, citing last-minute changes and a complete lack of transparency in the process.
The new laws may put the California Environmental Quality Act at risk, which necessitates environmental impact studies for new housing and infrastructure projects.
These housing and infrastructure measures will be incorporated into the state’s budget, effective with the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
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