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News · CA
The governor acted on all three California Senate bills on September 30, with no election or candidate directly tied to the measures.
News · CA
The new state law is intended to prevent abusers from using legal proceedings to continue harming survivors.
News · CA
A new ordinance adds Mayor Karen Bass’ municipal-property restrictions for immigration agents to the Los Angeles city code.
News · CA
New autonomous-vehicle rules allow fines when robotaxis impede emergency responders in California.
News · CA
A new California law prohibits law enforcement personnel from using electric shock gloves.
News · CA
SB 1067, a California math-testing measure associated with a San Diego state senator, has been signed into law.
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The three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed state Sen. Susan Rubio’s legislation aimed at stopping abusers from using courts against survivors.
News · CA
California’s governor approved bills on virtual power plants and balcony solar but rejected separate community solar legislation.
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A new California law restricts how artificial intelligence may be used when employers decide to dismiss workers.
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The state is reducing education barriers tied to repeated testing and rules that could slow students’ progress.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state measure prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins.
News · CA
The governor approved a state measure described as a counterpoint to Trump, turning the proposal into California law.
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The new laws address marijuana testing, product tracking and consumers’ access to information.
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The governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.
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California voters will choose statewide officers and representatives to Congress in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
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The California measures focus on security and safe access for faith-based and nonprofit communities.
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The new laws address firearm storage, protective orders, state reporting, youth cases, violence prevention and 3D-printed guns.
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The package addresses health-data privacy, veterans’ support, youth services, conversion therapy and access to HIV prevention drugs.
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SB 1354 sets authorization and accountability requirements for specific military forces coming to California from outside the state.
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The California legislation is intended to accelerate the deployment of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.
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The governor signed a law broadening species take authorizations for renewable energy projects in California.
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The governor signed legislation that California describes as supporting Native American communities across the state.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law and other measures intended to strengthen California’s response to DUI offenses.
News · CA
The governor signed new bills focused on preventing gun violence and strengthening California’s gun-safety policies.
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Braun’s Law is part of a group of signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s response to DUI offenders.
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California Sen. Alex Padilla said federal staffing and funding cuts have weakened election security and enabled false information to spread.
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The signed legislation ratifies expanded gaming agreements between California and tribal governments.
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The California review will consider stronger AI safety rules, including mechanisms that could halt an AI system’s operation.
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The executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.