Governor Signs Bill Requiring Environmental Review for Santa Barbara Development
A new state law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday requires the proposed eight-story development behind the Santa Barbara Mission to undergo environmental review.
The law is a result of Senate Bill 158, a trailer bill that acts as a "cleanup" to legislation passed earlier this year, according to Senator Scott Weiner and Representative Jesse Gabriel.
Earlier this year, lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 130, which made significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Author's summary: Governor signs bill requiring environmental review for Santa Barbara development.