In this Daily Journal article, Sean Marciniak discusses how litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) frequently delays the development of affordable housing and essential infrastructure. He states that Proposition 45 aims to address these delays by establishing enforceable deadlines and requiring courts to use objective, quantified scientific standards when evaluating environmental reports. Marciniak notes that the proposition is designed to reduce vexatious litigation while maintaining existing environmental protection laws and the authority of local governments.

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This content was originally published by Daily Journal on October 9, 2026.