CA SB830

Creates streamlined CEQA judicial review procedures for a hospital campus construction project in the City of Emeryville, requiring courts to resolve legal challenges within 365 calendar days of filing the certified record of proceedings

Requires the project to represent at least $1 billion in California investment, generate at least 500 construction jobs, achieve LEED gold certification, and result in no net additional greenhouse gas emissions with at least 50% of reductions from onsite/local measures

Mandates the project applicant pay prevailing wages, use a skilled and trained workforce, and achieve a 15% reduction in vehicle miles traveled compared to existing development

Requires the project applicant to complete a health impact review by the Attorney General and comply with any resulting conditions, similar to hospital transaction oversight under existing law

Obligates the project applicant to enter a community benefits agreement with the City of Emeryville that may include all-electric buildings, carbon-free energy, zero-emission vehicle charging stations, and public transit improvements