CA AB609

Require lead agencies and project applicants to post California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) notices and environmental review documents on their internet websites if available.

Mandate submission of draft environmental impact reports, proposed negative declarations, and proposed mitigated negative declarations to the State Clearinghouse in electronic form for all projects, rather than only those meeting specific criteria.

Require state agencies to file notices of determination and notices of exemption electronically with the Office of Planning and Research.

Require local agencies to file notices of determination and notices of exemption electronically with county clerks if that option is offered by the county clerk.

Specify that no state reimbursement is required because local agencies have authority to levy service charges and fees sufficient to pay for the mandated program.