Prop 45: Will California Vote to Trade Environmental Regulation for Quicker Housing Development?

California’s Proposition 45 would alter the California Environmental Quality Act review process for certain projects deemed essential. Supporters of streamlining argue that CEQA reviews can delay or prevent new construction, while the measure raises broader questions about environmental oversight.

KQED’s coverage will examine the potential effects of the proposition on housing, data centers and other development if voters approve it in November.