Newsom Signs Bill Banning Local Voter ID Rule, Vetoes Voter Registration Bill

The governor signed hundreds of bills in September with hours to spare before the midnight deadline on Sept. 30.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sept. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Californians will have more than 800 new laws taking effect after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills in September, with his last actions coming hours before the midnight deadline on Sept. 30.

The last law signed, Assembly Bill 179, allows the state to save more money during surplus years to better prepare for economic downturns.