Governor Gavin Newsom completed reviewing bills on his desk on September 30, which is the constitutional deadline to sign or veto bills. He signed 1,017 bills and vetoed 189 bills in 2024 for a veto rate of 15.7 percent.
Notable actions recently taken by the governor include the following:
- SB 399 (Wahab) SIGNED by governor – stifles free speech of employers by hindering communications, including discussing the impact of legislation and regulations with workers.
- AB 1963 (Friedman) SIGNED by governor – requires the Department of Pesticide Regulation to reevaluate the herbicide paraquat by 2029.
- AB 98 (Carrillo, J) SIGNED by governor – prohibits cities and counties from approving a new or expanded warehouse and logistics use facility unless specific standards are met.
- AB 878 (Connolly) VETOED by governor – exempts community water systems and managed wetlands from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and would have placed a greater burden on ag water users.
- AB 2661 (Soria) SIGNED by governor – expands the authority of Westlands Water District to own and operate renewable energy projects, including solar and battery storage, and encourages additional renewable energy development in the San Joaquin Valley.
An overview of final outcomes on legislation covering a range of 2024 policy issues is available HERE.