Bill > SB954

This bill makes several changes to California's environmental review laws, primarily by expanding exemptions for certain types of projects and refining definitions. It broadens the definition of "natural and protected lands" to include habitats for species identified as sensitive by state or federal agencies. The bill also modifies exemptions for day care centers and family day care homes, requiring them not to be located in industrial zones or too close to oil and gas extraction sites. Crucially, it introduces a new, streamlined environmental review process for "advanced manufacturing facilities" that meet specific criteria, including being certified as environmentally advanced by the Governor, located on industrially zoned land, and adhering to strict emissions limits, community benefit agreements, and labor standards. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a "tourism facility" and modifies an existing exemption related to housing element rezoning to include restrictions on certain tourism facility developments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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