Environmental & Energy
Nov. 5, 2026
Prop. 45 falters, but California's CEQA reform debate continues
Legal experts expect lawmakers to pursue more targeted changes to environmental review laws, even as some advocates push to restore protections weakened by recent reforms.
Proposition 45, a business-backed attempt to overhaul California's landmark environmental review law, appeared headed for defeat Wednesday after a dramatic collapse in public support. But the ongoing effort to modify the California Environmental Quality Act will continue, experts say.
"I think what should happen is what probably will happen, which is continued legislative CEQA carve-outs and streamlining for environmentally beneficial projects, like clean energy and perha...
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