Jerry Brown Veto – California Globe

Veterans Driver’s License Designation Would Be Free Under New Law

February 21, 2020 1:58 pmFebruary 21, 2020 4:06 pm

A bill that would waive the fee for all military veterans to have a “veterans” designation added to their driver’s license or state identification was introduced to the Assembly on Thursday. A third time around for Obernolte’s veterans bill Assembly...

Later School Start Time Bill Becomes Law Despite Opposition From Teachers And School Districts

October 16, 2019 6:17 amOctober 16, 2019 12:59 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 328 into law on Monday, mandating that schools will open later in the morning. Under SB 328, middle schools across California will have, at their earliest, an 8 AM start time. Meanwhile, high schools are...

Stunner: Brown Rejects Senate Bill to Allow Non-Citizens to Serve on State Boards

September 28, 2018 3:34 pmSeptember 29, 2018 9:37 am

In a shocking decision, Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill most thought would easily gain his signature. SB 174 by State Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) would have allowed non U.S. citizens to serve on state and local boards...

Jerry Brown Vetoes Bill Delaying School Start Times

September 21, 2018 10:19 am

Coming with the swipe of a veto pen, Governor Jerry Brown has rejected legislation that would have delayed the start time of most California high schools and middle school until at least 8:30. Amid overall opposition from hundreds of teachers...