Wildfire Survivors Across California Gain New Insurance Protections
(SACRAMENTO, CA) –A new California law will give wildfire survivors across the state more protection from losing their homeowners insurance while they recover from a disaster.
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Governor Signs Nation's Strongest Data Center Ratepayer Protections Into Law
AB 2383 ensures data centers pay their fair share of grid costs while protecting California households and businesses from unfair cost shifts
Addis Bills Strenghtening Democractic Elections & Ethics, and Protecting Health Care Signed by Governor Newsom
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) announced that Governor Newsom has signed her final two bills of the 2026 legislative session: Assembly Bills 1539 and 1876. "From safeguarding the foundations of our democracy to codifying...
California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Opposition to the Rollback of the Roadless Rule
The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus submitted the following letter to the federal comment portal regarding what action to take on the Roadless Rule. September 30, 2026 Joshua White Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW...
Newsom Signs Lowenthal’s Bill Preventing Children from Purchasing Laughing Gas Online
SACRAMENTO, September 30, 2026 – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal’s (Long Beach – D) Assembly Bill 2076, which would require an online vendor to verify age before a nitrous oxide purchase. It also closes a loophole where...
Governor Vetoes Ward Bill to Expand Access to Community-Based Renewable Energy
SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1813, the Community Renewable Energy Program Act of 2026, authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego), which would have created a robust community renewables program to lower electric...
Governor Signs Ward Bill Protecting Homeowners’ Right to Stay Cool
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1684, authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego), protecting homeowners living in common interest developments from HOA rules that prohibit or restrict the installation...
Aguiar-Curry Bill Secures Reliable Funding for California’s Wildlife Areas
(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) announced today that Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1987 (AB 1987), legislation that will provide a more reliable source of funding to maintain California’s State...
Governor Signs Ward Bill to Advance Solar Panel Recycling
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 864, authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego), to advance responsible recycling and management of end-of-life solar photovoltaic panels in California.AB 864 directs the...
Aguiar-Curry’s Bill to Reduce Forest Waste, Wildfire Risk Signed into Law
(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) announced today that Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 706 (AB 706), the Forest Organic Residue, Energy, and Safety Transformation (FOREST) and Wildfire Prevention Fund Act...
