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CA SB794

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Roger Niello

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires CEQA lawsuits challenging commercial, housing, or public works projects with at least $25 million investment to be resolved within 365 days of filing the certified record with the court, to the extent feasible.

  • Directs the Judicial Council to adopt court rules establishing procedures to implement the 365-day resolution timeline.

  • Requires plaintiffs or petitioners in CEQA actions to disclose the identity of any person or entity contributing $100 or more (in cash or in-kind) toward the costs of the action.

  • Requires disclosure of any pecuniary or economic interest related to the project held by contributors of $100 or more.

  • Authorizes courts to compel compliance with disclosure requirements through any necessary action, including dismissal of the action.

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: judicial challenge: identification of contributors: housing projects.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality3/1/2023
Rules2/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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