Economic growth must support the well-being of all Californians and not compromise the health of workers, communities, nor the environment.

#SB954 is an essential step toward restoring safeguards removed by #SB131.

calmatters.org/environment/2026/03/advanced-manufacturing-ceqa-reform-blakespear

Lawmakers accidentally blew a hole in the state’s planning law. Now, they’re trying to fix it California exempted advanced manufacturing from CEQA review by mistake. Now environmental and industry groups are fighting over the fix.

#SB954 restores the most essential public health and environmental safeguards removed by #SB131 last year, ensuring stronger protections for #California communities and workers with polluting projects proposed near homes and schools.

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Communities, particularly those that have already borne the heaviest burden of industrial pollution, have a right to know what is being built near them and what it means for their families’ health. #SB954 restores that right.

calmatters.org/environment/...

Senator Blakespear Introduces Legislation to Balance CEQA Reforms with Needed Environmental and Worker Protections - Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability SB 954 ensures that when new industrial facilities are built, that the environment, workers and the communities living next door are protected as they should be.

#SB954 is an essential step toward restoring safeguards for public health, worker safety, and the environment removed by #SB131 last year. We look forward to continuing this work together to protect California communities.

Thank you Senator Blakespear and @asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social for your leadership on #SB954, and Senators Cortese, McGuire, Reyes and @benallenca.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social @senatorsrp.bsky.social for your support.