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Reasons for Gubernatorial Vetoes in the 2022 Legislative Session

September 30, 2022 6:03 pmSeptember 30, 2022 6:14 pm

In concluding the 2022 California Legislative Session, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed over 170 bills he received this year. What were some of the key reasons for a bill being vetoed this year? The following are some of the major themes...

Exceptions to the Governor’s Budget Concerns Veto Message

September 30, 2022 4:55 pmSeptember 30, 2022 4:24 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom has consistently vetoed quite a few bills based on the statement that the bill’s fiscal impact would be problematic for the state’s general fund and that the bill was not accounted for in the budget adopted in...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Establishing 988 Emergency Number For Mental Health Crises

September 30, 2022 4:36 pmSeptember 30, 2022 4:37 pm

A bill to set up “988” as a new emergency number for mental health crises in California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Assembly Bill 988, authored by Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), will create the 988...

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...

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Forgiven Parking Tickets for Homeless Drivers

September 30, 2022 1:27 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have forgiven at least $1,500 in unpaid parking tickets for homeless residents every year. According to Assembly Bill 1685, authored by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles), processing agencies would have...

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...