Sep 6, 2024

Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.6.24

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:

AB 1170 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) – Political Reform Act of 1974: filing requirements.
AB 1770 by the Committee on Emergency Management – Emergency services: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission: seismic mitigation and earthquake early warning technology.
AB 2094 by Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Modesto) – Alcoholic beverage control: public community college stadiums: City of Bakersfield.
AB 2436 by Assemblymember Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) – Cattle: inspections: fees.
AB 2721 by the Committee on Agriculture – Food and agriculture: omnibus bill.

The Governor also announced that he has vetoed the following bill:

AB 1840 by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) – Home Purchase Assistance Program: eligibility. A veto message can be found here.

For full text of the bills, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.

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