Speeding up environmental reviews
Exempt specific projects from environmental review to accelerate housing, energy, and wildfire work.
39 bills · 12 became law
- Introduced
- 63
- In committee
- 117
- Past committee
- 87
- Became law
- 209
- Vetoed or failed
- 112
What they fight over
Legislatures are debating how to balance environmental protections with housing, energy, and wildfire safety needs.
The 120 closest matches, grouped by what they would change.
Tribal gaming agreements
Ratify compacts and amendments governing tribal casino operations and state revenue sharing.
30 bills · 27 became law
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Mandate stricter climate rules for buildings, energy, and transportation to meet emission targets.
8 bills · 1 became law
Protecting land and water
Safeguard farmland, forests, and waterways from development and environmental degradation.
8 bills · 1 became law
Environmental justice and equity
Ensure vulnerable communities receive fair treatment in environmental decisions and health impacts.
3 bills · 1 became law
- Environmental justiceLaw
- Mitigation measures for air quality impacts: environmental justicePassed first chamber
- A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 3.5 to Article I thereof, relating to the environmentIntroduced
What moved
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- Sep 30Approved by the GovernorArtificial intelligence: transparency and governance
- Sep 30Vetoed by GovernorLand use: housing development approvals: timelines and processes
Still able to pass
The furthest along among bills whose session is still open.
- California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projectsSent for signature
Who is involved
Lawmakers
They sponsor the most of these bills.
- Devon Mathis27 bills
- James Gallagher20 bills
- Mike McGuire17 bills
- Scott Wiener16 bills
- Bill Dodd15 bills
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