CA AB2965

Amends Sections 21167 and 21167.8 of the Public Resources Code to clarify administrative and judicial review procedures for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) challenges, including specific timeframes for filing actions and settlement meeting requirements.

Repeals Sections 21168.6.5, 21168.6.6, 21170, and 21171 of the Public Resources Code, which contained obsolete and duplicative provisions related to special administrative procedures for specific projects including a Los Angeles football stadium and convention center modernization, and a Sacramento entertainment and sports center.

Requires public agencies to file notice of settlement meetings within 20 days of service of a petition or complaint, with meetings to be held within 45 days, and mandates parties meet in good faith to attempt settlement concurrently with judicial proceedings.

Establishes that parties must file statements of issues within specified timeframes (30 days for petitioner, 10 days for respondents following certification of the record).