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Courthouse News: California Lawmakers, Environmental Advocates Slam Governor’s Push to Speed Up New Projects
Lawmakers and environmental advocates pushed back against California’s governor’s plan to blow through red tape and meet ambitious climate change and housing goals.
Governor Gavin Newsom first sent a “trailer bill” infrastructure package to the state Legislature on May 19. The “trailer bill” process allows bypassing the usual legislative process during the budget period — making statutory changes needed to implement the budget, but taking effect immediately with a majority vote.