California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing
California Lawmakers Pass Sweeping CEQA Reforms to Fast-Track Infrastructure and Housing California state lawmakers have passed a significant trailer budget bill that will exempt key construction projects from the stringent California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), aiming to accelerate crucial infrastructure and housing development across the state. The legislation, which passed on Monday, June 30, 2025, marks a major shift in the state’s approach to development. The newly approved exemptions will apply to a range of projects, including vital water system…