CA SB122

Allows project applicants to request that lead agencies prepare a record of proceedings concurrently with environmental document preparation (negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, or EIR) rather than only after litigation is filed.

Requires concurrent records to be posted on the lead agency's website with all documents made available electronically within 5 business days of release or receipt, and certified within 30 days after the notice of determination is filed.

Mandates lead agencies submit environmental documents to the State Clearinghouse in either hard-copy or electronic form as specified by the Office of Planning and Research, replacing previous requirements.

Establishes a public online database maintained by the Office of Planning and Research for collection, storage, and dissemination of environmental documents, notices of exemption, notices of preparation, and notices of determination.

Requires the Office of Planning and Research to submit implementation reports to the Legislature by July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2019 describing the database requirements.