California Ballot Measure 45 Aims to Streamline Environmental Reviews for Projects

• Prop 45 aims to fast-track 'essential' projects by reducing public and environmental review processes.
• Utilities, developers, and technology companies have collectively spent tens of millions to support Prop 45.
• Some pro-housing groups are divided on Prop 45, fearing it may lead to increased urban sprawl.
• The initiative has garnered significant funding from political action committees linked to major utilities and corporate interests.
• The proposition is currently on the ballot, with implications for California's environmental law and housing construction.