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Letting Legislators Off Gently in Veto Messages

September 30, 2022 3:58 pmSeptember 30, 2022 4:07 pm

In reviewing dozens of gubernatorial vetoes during the just-concluded 2022 Legislative Session, Governor Gavin Newsom generally treated legislators gently when he vetoed their bills. After the standard statement, “I am returning SB or AB __ without my signature,” and a...

Gov. Newsom Signs AB 1601: Call Centers and Layoffs

September 30, 2022 2:12 pmSeptember 30, 2022 2:12 pm

On September 29, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1601 by Assembly Member Dr. Akilah Weber (D-San Diego). Section 1 of the bill adds Article 1 (commencing with Section 1400) to Chapter 4 of Part 4 of Division 2 of the...

A Review of Joint Committees in the CA Legislature

September 30, 2022 10:00 amSeptember 30, 2022 7:55 am

The California Legislature has eight joint committees, which are defined by the Office of Legislative Counsel as “a committee composed of equal numbers of Assembly Members and Senators.” The Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly have, among their numerous...

Gov. Newsom Signs SB 1044 on Emergency Working Conditions

September 30, 2022 7:17 amSeptember 30, 2022 7:42 am

On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1044, by Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles). SB 1044 Labor Code Chapter 11 relating to emergency working conditions. Existing California law provides numerous provisions relating to wages...

Gov. Newsom Signs AB 2693: Employer Mandatory COVID Reporting

September 30, 2022 7:00 amSeptember 30, 2022 7:10 am

On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2693, by Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes (D-Ontario). AB 2693 amends Labor Code Sections 6325 and 6409.6 relating to COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. Existing California law requires the posting...

Gov. Newsom Signs AB 1949: Mandated Bereavement Leave

September 30, 2022 6:49 amSeptember 30, 2022 6:57 am

On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1949, by Assembly Evan Low (D-San Jose). AB 1949 amends Government Code Sections 12945.21 and 19859.3, and adds Government Code Section 12945.7, relating to bereavement leave. AB 1949...

Gov. Newsom Signs AB 1041: Expands Family Leave to Include Non-Family

September 30, 2022 6:37 amSeptember 30, 2022 6:41 am

On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1041, by Assembly Member Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland). AB 1041 amends Government Code Section 12945.2 and Labor Code Section 245.5 relating to expansion of the California Family Rights Act...