Quick Guide to Propositions
Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.
Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.
Summary
Amends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for certain projects (including most housing, transportation, water, and health projects) by setting deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Fiscal Impact: Initial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars—potentially exceeding $100 million—annually, partly covered by fees. Uncertain, potentially more significant positive or negative longer-term fiscal effects. Supporters: California Children’s Hospital Association; California Water Association; California Council for Affordable Housing Opponents: Coalition for Clean Air; CA Environmental Voters; Physicians for Social Responsibility, LA; National Wildlife Federation
Money Raised
Chart depicts total fundraising by all committees primarily formed for and against Prop 45.Totals are updated daily with contributions from Power Search 
and adjustments from the most recent Political Reform Division analysis.
Largest Contributions
Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 45 in the election cycle when it appeared on the ballot. Contributions in earlier election cycles and contributions between allied committees are excluded. For more information on funding for ballot measure campaigns, visit the Power Search campaign finance search engine.
Yes on Prop 45
01/13/2026
02/03/2026
08/17/2026
12/24/2025
06/30/2026
08/26/2026
07/02/2026
08/14/2026
08/14/2026
05/20/2026
No on Prop 45
07/30/2026
08/25/2026
06/18/2026
06/24/2026
06/24/2026
08/06/2026
06/23/2026
07/30/2026
06/23/2026
06/24/2026
What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: Certain public and private projects would be eligible for new project review and court challenge procedures. For example, new procedures would tighten time limits for environmental review and reduce the scope of what courts can consider when reviewing legal challenges.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: Public and private projects would continue to use existing project review and court challenge procedures.
More on Proposition 45
For background on Proposition 45, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
Arguments
Pro
The failing status quo is making California unaffordable. Prop. 45 fixes our broken system and lowers our high cost of living by cutting red tape to build housing, water, schools, hospitals, clean energy, and wildfire prevention faster—while maintaining California’s strong environmental protections. Vote YES for a more affordable California. YESonProp45.com
Con
PROPOSITION 45 LIMITS ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF PROJECTS BUILT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. It guts The California Environmental Quality Act—flipping California law to protect corporate profits over public health and our air and water. Prop. 45 won’t lower your costs: its utility and corporate funders profit while taxpayers pay more. VOTE NO.
Campaigns
For
- YES ON 45—BUILDING A
MORE AFFORDABLE
CALIFORNIA, A COALITION
OF WATER, AFFORDABLE
HOUSING, CLEAN ENERGY,
SMALL BUSINESS,
HEALTHCARE, AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS - info@YesonProp45.com
- YESonProp45.com
Against
- No on Prop. 45
- 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814 - info@Noprop45CA.com
- Noprop45CA.com