Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers
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California's Proposition 45 aims to accelerate essential infrastructure projects by shortening environmental assessment timelines and limiting judicial challenges. Critics warn the measure could allow data center developers to bypass traditional public scrutiny and environmental oversight.
- 01Proposition 45 streamlines state-mandated environmental assessments for eligible infrastructure projects
- 02The measure increases the legal difficulty for residents to challenge developments in court
- 03Environmental advocates identify potential loopholes for data center developers within the fast-track process
- 04Proposed changes significantly reduce typical timelines for regulatory project approval
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A high-stakes California ballot measure pitched as a fast track for "essential" infrastructure could wind up giving data center developers a loophole to evade public scrutiny, environmental advocates warn. Proposition 45 would shorten timelines for state-mandated environmental assessments for eligible projects and make it more difficult for residents to challenge those projects in court. Proponents […]