Posted on 07.08.25

California walks back environmental law for housing, advanced manufacturing

Source: https://www.constructiondive.com/, July 8, 2025
By: Matthew Thibault

The California Legislature has rolled back provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to spur housing construction and cut red tape for other types of projects, according to a June 30 news release from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who signed the legislation the same day.

The rollbacks, which came as part of the state’s 2025-2026 budget and are now in effect, will exempt certain types of projects from the environmental reviews necessary under the CEQA. Read more.

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