Governor Newsom signs into law groundbreaking . . . - California Governor What you need to know: Governor Newsom today finalized his budget that builds and delivers for Californians, signing into law groundbreaking and transformative housing reforms – including sweeping CEQA exemptions — to boost housing production and infrastructure statewide and improve affordability for all
California Housing to Change Under New Law: What to Know California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Monday that scaled back the state's environmental restrictions to allow for more home building to combat the ongoing housing shortage
Newsom signs laws that pave way for more housing in California Gov Gavin Newsom on Monday signed two housing reform bills to speed up development in California a week after fierce opposition from environmentalists and labor groups nearly tanked the legislation
Major pro-housing CEQA reform legislation signed into California law On June 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131), both of which took effect immediately Together, the bills represent some of the most significant pro-housing reforms in recent state history While the legislation spans a wide range of legal and policy areas, key reforms target the California Environmental Quality Act