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Democrats rushed a bill to exempt a $1.1-billion renovation of the state Capitol from the California Environmental Quality Act .
They say it's necessary to save taxpayers money and avoid being stuck in perpetual litigation that could further prolong construction and rack up costs.
Critics of the project, including Dick Cowan , former chair of the Historic State Capitol Commission , call it "sneaky".
Assembly Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) says CEQA is being used for reasons that have "literally nothing to do with the environment" Business interests and housing advocates have long called for comprehensive reform of the environmental law.
Lawmakers have allowed exemptions in specific cases, including for new sports arenas and student housing.
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