Recent CEQA Amendments: Meaningful Solutions or More Window Dressing?

Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law–both amending the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These changes were made with the goal of streamlining the approval process for certain infrastructure projects and boosting housing development. In his newest Legal Insight, Orange County Partner Steven DeLateur offers his expert analysis on these amendments, sharing his thoughts on whether they are effective or merely superficial fixes.