California’s landmark Environmental Quality Act — the brainchild of Republican lawmakers trying to woo a then-new voting bloc of “environmentalists” — turns 43 this year.
Critics, led by developers and business interests, say CEQA’s requirements are too cumbersome. It subjects all commercial and residential projects – regardless of environmental merit — to costly delays, killing potential jobs and further tarnishing California’s warranted-or-not reputation for discouraging business.
And, critics say, the law allows routine manipulation by unions, business rivals and environmental activists for political and economic gain.
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