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California Prop 45 Explained: CEQA Reform, Housing, and the Fight Over Environmental Review
California voters will decide on Proposition 45 in the November 3, 2026 election. The measure would amend the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to create an optional faster review process for certain essential projects, including most housing, roads, water systems, hospitals, schools, wildfire prevention, broadband, and clean energy projects.
In this Talk Junction West discussion we break down what Prop 45 would change, how the current CEQA process works, and the main arguments on both sides.
Supporters say the measure would cut lengthy delays and red tape that drive up the cost of…
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