Land Use,
Government
Jun. 16, 2023
Last minute legislation threatens public’s right to know impacts of projects
Ostensibly part of the Governor's "infrastructure" plan, the bill takes aim at CEQA's disclosure requirements - particularly as to internal agency emails, overturning Golden Door, an appellate case that assured that an administrative record includes internal agency communications about a project.
The California Environmental Quality Act, commonly known as CEQA, has been a critical tool to assure that the public gains access to information about proposed projects that may significantly impact the environment. A so-called “trailer bill” (which is not subject to the review normally accorded legislation) was released on May 19 by Gov. Gavin Newsom – part of a last minute effort to push through a package of 11 CEQA reform bills this year.
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