PROPOSITION 45 MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS
On the ballot CA · 2026-11-03
In plain English
This ballot measure would change how environmental reviews work for certain projects. It would modify the rules that determine which projects need detailed environmental studies before they can move forward.
If this passes
What would actually change. No predictions, no opinions.
- Some projects would be exempt from or have shorter environmental review processes
- The specific projects affected would be those meeting criteria defined in the measure
- Environmental review requirements would be modified rather than eliminated entirely
- The measure applies to future projects that meet its conditions
Who's funding each side
Supporting (Yes)
$52.1M
Top donors
Democratic State Central Committee Of California$12.3M
CA Nurses Association$6.0M
Democratic State Central Committee$5.5M
Opposing (No)
$130.5M
Top donors
Congressional Leadership Fund$44.3M
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.$29.9M
Wellpoint, Inc. and affiliated entities$24.4M
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