Does the Governor Have 12 or 30 Days to Act on Bills?

January 5, 2022 3:09 pmJanuary 5, 2022 2:14 pm

A commonly-misunderstood item in the California legislative process is determining whether the Governor has 12 days to take action on a bill, or 30 days. The general rule is that the Governor has 12 days to act, once a bill...

Which of Gov. Jerry Brown’s Vetoes Did Gov. Newsom Sign?

October 24, 2019 2:25 amJanuary 27, 2023 9:09 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli recently published an article over at Fox and Hounds on bills that had been vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown over the past few years but signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, or bills Brown...

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...

California Governor’s Line-Item Veto Authority

October 9, 2019 6:52 amOctober 8, 2019 2:54 pm

Article IV of the California Constitution concerns the legislative branch of government. However, it also describes powers of the Governor and the role that he or she plays in the legislative process. Specifically, Section 10 of Article IV deals with...

What Can California’s Governor Do with Legislation on His Desk?

October 4, 2019 6:05 amOctober 3, 2019 5:38 pm

When a bill is passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor, there are three actions that can occur: (1) sign the bill into law; (2) veto the bill; or (3) allow the bill to become law without a...

Bill To Expand Drug And Alcohol Testing In Fatal Traffic Accidents Vetoed By Governor

October 3, 2019 5:55 pm

Assembly Bill 551, which would have required drug tests to be performed after every fatal accident in the state, was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 551 would have required that a drug test, in addition to the already mandatory...

The Sordid History of the California State Beach Smoking Ban: Part I – The Stolen Bills

September 16, 2019 12:51 pmSeptember 21, 2019 12:55 am

On the eve of the signing of SB 8 and AB 1718, the bills that would ban smoking in state beaches and parks, the California Globe has uncovered new information about the developments, changes, and consequences of the bills. In...