California's Governor Gavin Newsom signed two pivotal bills, Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131, to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These measures intend to address the housing crisis by simplifying construction processes in a state plagued by shortages and exorbitant prices. Despite receiving strong bipartisan support, the legislation has sparked discontent among environmental groups and labor unions. CEQA, established over 50 years ago, mandates environmental impact assessments for new projects. The new bills are seen as a critical shift in California’s approach to balancing environmental concerns with housing needs.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been one of the most stringent environmental laws in the nation for more than 50 years, requiring studies on significant new projects' effects.
Assemblies Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131 aim to reform CEQA to facilitate building more housing in California, addressing severe shortages and high prices.
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