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CA SB621
California Environmental Quality Act: expedited judicial review: affordable housing projects: reports.
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Introduced
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
In Committee
06/17/2019
06/17/2019
Crossed Over
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Passed
Dead
08/31/2020
08/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add and repeal Sections 21168.10, 21176, and 21176.5 of the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expedite judicial review of affordable housing projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It requires the Judicial Council to adopt a rule of court to resolve challenges to the certification of environmental impact reports or approvals of affordable housing projects within 270 days, with some exceptions for high-risk fire areas. The bill also requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature on the timelines and potential impacts of these expedited proceedings. Additionally, the bill expresses the Legislature's intent to provide additional funding to the courts to adjudicate CEQA-related actions expeditiously.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
July 8 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author. (on 07/08/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB621 |
| Bill | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB621 |
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