Exceptions to the Governor’s Budget Concerns Veto Message
Governor Gavin Newsom has consistently vetoed quite a few bills based on the statement that the bill’s fiscal impact would…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Establishing 988 Emergency Number For Mental Health Crises
A bill to set up “988” as a new emergency number for mental health crises in California was signed into…
Letting Legislators Off Gently in Veto Messages
In reviewing dozens of gubernatorial vetoes during the just-concluded 2022 Legislative Session, Governor Gavin Newsom generally treated legislators gently when…
Gov. Newsom Signs AB 1601: Call Centers and Layoffs
On September 29, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1601 by Assembly Member Dr. Akilah Weber (D-San Diego). Section 1 of…
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Forgiven Parking Tickets for Homeless Drivers
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have forgiven at least $1,500 in unpaid parking tickets for…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Allow Millions of Convicts’ Criminal Arrest Records Sealed
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday to allow the criminal arrest records of convicted criminals sealed from potential employers,…
A Review of Joint Committees in the CA Legislature
The California Legislature has eight joint committees, which are defined by the Office of Legislative Counsel as “a committee composed…
Gov. Newsom Signs SB 1044 on Emergency Working Conditions
On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1044, by Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles).…
Gov. Newsom Signs AB 2693: Employer Mandatory COVID Reporting
On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2693, by Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes (D-Ontario). AB 2693…
Gov. Newsom Signs AB 1949: Mandated Bereavement Leave
On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1949, by Assembly Evan Low (D-San Jose). AB…