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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 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…

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California Enacts Landmark Housing Reform as Newsom Forces Through CEQA Overhaul

California Enacts Landmark Housing Reform as Newsom Forces Through CEQA Overhaul

California Enacts Landmark Housing Reform as Newsom Forces Through CEQA Overhaul California Governor Gavin Newsom has successfully pushed through groundbreaking housing reform legislation, fundamentally altering the state’s environmental review process and signaling a new era for development. The bills, passed on Monday and now immediately effective, are set to significantly accelerate housing construction across the state. The newly enacted Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131 dramatically streamline the approval process by largely exempting most urban housing projects from the…

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