Buried in the language of Proposition 45, the initiative that would overhaul California’s powerful law on environmental review, are provisions that would mean government agencies have to consult only with certain tribes in the state, and not others when they develop major projects. … Proposition 45 on the Nov. 3 California ballot would create a streamlined environmental review process for projects deemed “essential” — including most housing, transportation, water, health, wildfire mitigation, education, internet access and clean energy projects. The streamlining would mean stricter deadlines for review and court challenges, would bar local governments from requesting repeated analyses and allow developers to propose a single alternative with less environmental impact rather than several.

Other Proposition 45 news and opinions:

• Inside Climate News: Powerful interests aim to weaken California’s landmark environmental law
• The Sacramento Bee (Calif.): Opinion: Prop. 45 puts California’s environmental protections at risk. Voters, say no
• The Coast News Group (Encinitas, Calif.): Opinion: Protect our health and environment — vote no on Prop. 45
• Daily Republic (Fairfield, Calif.): Opinion: Prop. 45 limits public input on parts of California Forever, data centers, more