California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: water storage, water conveyance, and groundwater recharge projects: streamlined review.

CA AB295 aimed to streamline the review process for certain water-related projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This included projects focused on water storage, conveyance, and groundwater recharge. The goal was to expedite the approval of these projects to address California's water challenges more efficiently.

Supporters of CA AB295 would argue that the bill was essential for promoting sustainable water management in California. By speeding up the approval process for critical water projects, it could help ensure a more reliable water supply for communities and agriculture, especially in times of drought.

Critics of CA AB295 would contend that streamlining the review process could undermine environmental protections and lead to negative impacts on ecosystems. They might argue that rushing approvals could overlook important assessments that safeguard California's natural resources and communities.