CA AB515

Authorizes courts to require public agencies to prepare and file an initial return of a peremptory writ of mandate when finding violations of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Requires trial courts to issue a determination within 30 days of filing (to the extent feasible) indicating whether actions specified in the initial return are adequate to comply with the writ of mandate.

Limits peremptory writs of mandate to only those mandates and actions necessary to achieve compliance with environmental quality requirements and specific noncompliant project activities.

Allows courts to retain jurisdiction over public agencies' compliance proceedings through returns of the peremptory writ of mandate, with determinations due within 30 days of filing when feasible.

Removes provisions classifying this as a state-mandated local program requiring reimbursement under Government Code provisions.