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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks agoNew ballot measure push aims to overhaul California's landmark environmental law
A proposed ballot measure would overhaul CEQA to shorten environmental reviews, limit lawsuits, and accelerate construction for many infrastructure and housing projects in California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoWalters: Ballot measure would broaden reform of state's key environmental law
Former Gov. Jerry Brown once referred to overhauling the California Environmental Quality Act as the Lord's work because, he said, it made building much-needed things housing, transportation improvements, water storage, etc. too difficult and too expensive. In 2018, as he neared the end of his second stint as governor, Brown vetoed a bill that would have prevented developers from circumventing CEQA's laborious provisions by persuading local voters to directly approve projects.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoCalifornia business leaders want voters to expedite state's environmental review process for housing, infrastructure
California Chamber proposes a ballot initiative imposing a 365-day limit on CEQA reviews for essential projects including housing, clean energy and wildfire resiliency.
fromStreetsblog
2 months agoLegislation to Streamline Environmental Review for Transit, Bike, and Ped Projects Passes Assembly - Streetsblog California
I'm happy to present today, SB 71 on behalf of Senator Wiener, which will extend the statutory CEQA [California Environmental Quality Act] exemptions for transit and active transportation projects which significantly advance the state's climate, safety, and public health goals while improving access and mobility options to January 1, 2040. SB 71 will also make clarifying changes to existing law and provide exemption parity between ferry and other transit modes.
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