/tags/california-legislature California legislature en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:47:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-15/newsom-signs-law-aimed-at-preventing-gas-prices-from-spiking California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking, marking the Democrat's latest move in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:47:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-15/newsom-signs-law-aimed-at-preventing-gas-prices-from-spiking Sophie Austin /politics-government/2024-10-11/california-senate-passes-bill-aimed-at-preventing-gas-price-spikes The California state Senate passed a measure Friday to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is notoriously expensive to fill up at the pump. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:12:29 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-11/california-senate-passes-bill-aimed-at-preventing-gas-price-spikes Sophie Austin /politics-government/2024-10-04/california-legislators-could-override-nearly-every-newsom-veto-why-dont-they About 90% of bills that Newsom blocked this year passed with the support of more than two-thirds of legislators — enough to override a governor’s veto. But the Legislature hasn’t attempted to do so since 1979. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:42:24 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-04/california-legislators-could-override-nearly-every-newsom-veto-why-dont-they Sameea Kamal /politics-government/2024-10-02/senate-leader-agrees-to-take-up-newsoms-gas-price-plan-after-it-passes-assembly The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say when it convenes next week. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:42:29 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-02/senate-leader-agrees-to-take-up-newsoms-gas-price-plan-after-it-passes-assembly Alexei Koseff /health-and-medicine/2024-09-30/california-expands-access-to-in-vitro-fertilization-with-new-law-requiring-insurers-to-cover-it In vitro fertilization treatments often cost tens of thousands of dollars, making them too expensive for families whose insurance won’t cover them. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:52:52 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-09-30/california-expands-access-to-in-vitro-fertilization-with-new-law-requiring-insurers-to-cover-it Ana B. Ibarra /labor-employment/2024-09-29/as-extreme-heat-rises-newsom-blocks-bill-to-protect-california-farmworkers Gov. Newsom blocks legislation to make it easier for California farmworkers to file workers’ comp claims for heat illness. It was backed by their union and opposed by business groups. Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:22:01 GMT /labor-employment/2024-09-29/as-extreme-heat-rises-newsom-blocks-bill-to-protect-california-farmworkers Jeanne Kuang /politics-government/2024-09-27/gavin-newsom-is-vetoing-1-of-every-5-bills-heres-why The governor blocks a sizable chunk of bills passed by the Legislature. He cites a few common reasons why they shouldn’t become law in California. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:09:36 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-27/gavin-newsom-is-vetoing-1-of-every-5-bills-heres-why Jenna Peterson /politics-government/2024-09-25/newsom-signs-two-dozen-gun-related-bills In a week full of bill signings, Governor Gavin Newsom approved several dozen that relate to guns, some of which focused on red flag laws. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:21:18 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-25/newsom-signs-two-dozen-gun-related-bills Megan Myscofski /politics-government/2024-09-25/newsom-signs-consumer-protection-bills-on-vacation-rentals-overdraft-fees-and-credit-scores Have you ever gotten to the end of a stay in an AirBnb or Vrbo and realized you actually had a lot of cleaning to do? In the future, a new state law should give you more notice. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:35:46 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-25/newsom-signs-consumer-protection-bills-on-vacation-rentals-overdraft-fees-and-credit-scores Megan Myscofski /education/2024-09-24/newsom-and-lawmakers-tell-california-schools-to-restrict-cell-phone-use Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3216 on Monday, which mandates schools across California to have a policy restricting cell phones. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:24:19 GMT /education/2024-09-24/newsom-and-lawmakers-tell-california-schools-to-restrict-cell-phone-use Megan Myscofski