Ballot Stakes · Nov 3, 2026 · Irvine, CA
Prop 45: Modifies environmental review (CEQA) for certain 'essential' projects, including housing
CalChamber initiative creating an optional fast lane through CEQA for housing and infrastructure with a 365-business-day review limit and curbs on lawsuits.
A Yes vote means
Eligible 'essential' public and private projects (housing including market-rate, water, clean energy, health, schools, public safety, broadband, transportation) may use new CEQA/permitting procedures at the applicant's option
A No vote means
Projects keep using existing CEQA and permitting procedures and court challenge rules
Who pays: mostly poor and middle class pay. Whose pocket it lands in: mostly ends with billionaires.