CEQA Reform

The 21st Century Alliance is fighting for a better future in California where we solve problems and get results. We help elect common sense candidates, hold legislators accountable, pass smart bills, and stop bad policy that caters to special interests.

CEQA Reform: Balancing Environmental Protection with Progress

CEQA Was Meant to Protect the Environment—Now It’s a Tool to Stop Housing and Infrastructure

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is being misused to block critical projects, from affordable housing to clean energy. Nearly 50% of CEQA lawsuits target housing developments, worsening the affordability crisis.

The Problem

CEQA lawsuits can delay projects for years, even when they meet environmental standards.
Housing, transit, and clean energy projects are stalled while special interests exploit loopholes.
Endless litigation has contributed to California’s growing housing and homelessness crisis.

Our Plan

✅ Exempt climate-friendly housing and transit projects from frivolous lawsuits.
✅ Create a faster legal review process for projects that align with state goals.
✅ Increase transparency in CEQA lawsuits to prevent abuse by special interests.

Take Action

We need CEQA reform to build the housing, infrastructure, and clean energy California needs. Sign up to support common-sense reform.