CA SB25

Establishes expedited judicial review procedures for environmental challenges to projects funded by qualified opportunity zone funds or other specified public funding sources in six counties (Fresno, Madera, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, Stanislaus) through January 1, 2025.

Requires the Judicial Council to adopt rules of court by March 31, 2021 to resolve legal challenges within 270 days of filing the certified record, and mandates parties provide 10-day notice of intent to sue to the lead agency and project proponent.

Defines "qualified projects" to include those meeting LEED gold certification, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and zero net energy requirements; excludes prisons, predatory lenders, golf courses, self-storage, and sports stadiums.

Requires qualified opportunity funds financing such projects to report fund investment details, demographic data, and economic projections for the qualified opportunity zones to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development every six months.

Imposes prevailing wage requirements and skilled workforce certification obligations on project proponents, with civil penalties up to $10,000 monthly for non-compliance reporting and $200 daily per worker violations.