Some Stats on 2024 Gubernatorial Bill Actions

On the last day for bill actions, California Governor Gavin Newsom finished reviewing the 1,206 bills that were sent to his Desk during the 2024 Legislative Session. That figure was the highest number of bills he has received during his six years in office.

Of those 1,206 bills, he signed 1,017 and vetoed 189, for a veto rate of 15.7% The average veto rate over the past decare has been 15%, so this year’s rate is slightly above that average.

Signed Bills

Of the 1,017 bills that Governor Newsom signed, which is 84% of the bills that reached his Desk, 668 were Assembly Bills (66% of the signed bills) and 349 were Senate Bills (34% of the signed bills). Of the 668 Assembly Bills signed into law, 78% were authored by Democrats, while 12% were authored by Republicans (the remaining 10% were committee bills). Of the 349 Senate Bills signed into law, 81% were authored by Democrats, while 9% were authored by Republicans (the remaining 10% were committee bills).

Vetoed Bills

Of the 189 bills that Governor Newsom vetoed which is 15.7% of the bills that reached his Desk, 123 were Assembly Bills (65% of the vetoed bills) and 66 were Senate Bills (35% of the vetoed bills). Of the 123 Assembly Bills vetoed, 85% were authored by Democrats, while 14% were authored by Republicans (1% was a committee bill). Of the 66 Senate Bills vetoed, 86% were authored by Democrats, while 14% were authored by Republicans.