SB 1456: CEQA Mitigation Measures (2010)
Summary
Senate Bill 1456 clarifies that under CEQA, a mediation proceeding in accordance with the Mediation and Resolution of Land Use Disputes Law, like a CEQA settlement meeting, is intended to be conducted concurrently with any judicial proceeding.
You can read more about the bill in the
After this bill passed the Legislature, Senator Simitian sent a letter to the Governor urging his signature on this bill.
For more information, you can read the SB 1456 "Fact Sheet" prepared by a member of Senator Simitian's staff.
Final Status and Text
SB 1456 is no longer active. Its final status was:Signed into Law
You can read its final text on the Legislature's Bill Information site.
News & Press Releases about SB 1456
12/31/2010 - Law meant to boost economy, construction09/30/2010 - Simitian Bill to Streamline Environmental Process Signed Into Law
09/02/2010 - Simitian Bill to Streamline Environmental Process Passes Legislature
07/07/2010 - Simitian Bill Streamlines Environmental Process, Preserves Essential Protections