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    SB-675
    Energy & Environment

    California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: streamlining.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Streamlines environmental review for large waterfront development projects in San Diego's port district.
    • Requires the Coastal Commission to review development plans within 60 days of submission.
    • Mandates final decisions on port master plan amendments within 90 days of receiving complete documentation.
    • Authorizes the Coastal Commission to charge fees to developers for processing project applications.

    Summary

    Senator Padilla's waterfront development legislation creates a streamlined environmental review process for large-scale projects in San Diego's Central Embarcadero Planning District, establishing new procedures for both developers and regulatory agencies.

    The bill defines Waterfront Environmental Leadership Development Projects (WELDPs) as Governor-certified initiatives that exceed 1,000,000 square feet of new construction, enhance public waterfront access, and occupy more than 50 acres within the designated district. Under the new framework, the California Coastal Commission must provide specific feedback on technical documents within 60 days of submission. Project applicants must file port master plan amendment materials within 30 days after environmental impact report certification, while the Commission must identify all required technical documentation within 30 days and reach final determinations within 90 days of receiving complete submissions.

    The legislation requires port master plans to incorporate objective standards for building specifications, view corridors, and habitat mitigation ratios. For projects meeting these standards, the Commission cannot impose conditions that would make development practically infeasible. The Commission may recover reasonable costs for application processing through fees established via written agreements with developers. Local agencies retain authority to levy service charges sufficient to implement the program without state reimbursement.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB675 Padilla
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Rules]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
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    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
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    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Matt HaneyD
    Assemblymember
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    Juan AlanisR
    Assemblymember
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    Damon ConnollyD
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    Josh HooverR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Alexandra MacedoR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Steve Padilla
    Steve PadillaD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 4, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    390140PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Streamlines environmental review for large waterfront development projects in San Diego's port district.
    • Requires the Coastal Commission to review development plans within 60 days of submission.
    • Mandates final decisions on port master plan amendments within 90 days of receiving complete documentation.
    • Authorizes the Coastal Commission to charge fees to developers for processing project applications.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Steve Padilla
    Steve PadillaD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Padilla's waterfront development legislation creates a streamlined environmental review process for large-scale projects in San Diego's Central Embarcadero Planning District, establishing new procedures for both developers and regulatory agencies.

    The bill defines Waterfront Environmental Leadership Development Projects (WELDPs) as Governor-certified initiatives that exceed 1,000,000 square feet of new construction, enhance public waterfront access, and occupy more than 50 acres within the designated district. Under the new framework, the California Coastal Commission must provide specific feedback on technical documents within 60 days of submission. Project applicants must file port master plan amendment materials within 30 days after environmental impact report certification, while the Commission must identify all required technical documentation within 30 days and reach final determinations within 90 days of receiving complete submissions.

    The legislation requires port master plans to incorporate objective standards for building specifications, view corridors, and habitat mitigation ratios. For projects meeting these standards, the Commission cannot impose conditions that would make development practically infeasible. The Commission may recover reasonable costs for application processing through fees established via written agreements with developers. Local agencies retain authority to levy service charges sufficient to implement the program without state reimbursement.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB675 Padilla
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Rules]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 4, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    390140PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Matt HaneyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan AlanisR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh HooverR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Alexandra MacedoR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member