Governor Newsom signs multiple bills addressing elections, rail projects, health care, and labor

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a series of bills into law, according to an announcement from his office on July 30, 2025. The newly enacted legislation covers a range of issues, including elections, transportation, education, public safety, health care, and employment.

The following Assembly Bills were signed:

- AB 17 by Assemblymember Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) addresses elections and precinct maps.

- AB 377 by Assemblymember David Tangipa (R-Clovis) pertains to the High-Speed Rail Authority's business plan for the Merced to Bakersfield segment. A signing message is available.

- AB 379 by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) relates to crimes involving prostitution.

- AB 642 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) concerns emergencies proclaimed by the Governor and catastrophic leave for school employees.

- AB 951 by Assemblymember Tri Ta (R-Westminster) deals with health care coverage for behavioral diagnoses.

- AB 1029 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) involves statements of financial interest regarding digital financial assets.

- AB 1051 by Assemblymember Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) designates Route 76 as Payómkawish Highway.

- AB 1114 by Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) exempts emergency vehicles from certain fees and tolls.

- AB 1216 from the Committee on Education is an omnibus bill related to elementary and secondary education.

- AB 1459 from the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials addresses hazardous waste in underground storage tanks.

The following Senate Bills were also signed:

- SB 251 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced) concerns claims against the state and appropriations.

- SB 428 by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) establishes a permanent office for the State Auditor.

- SB 521 by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) pertains to disqualification in public employment.

- SB 648 by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) relates to enforcement of employment gratitudes.

- SB 652 by Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) sets training requirements for private security guards.

- SB 693 by Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) covers regulations about employee meal periods.

For further information or full text of these bills, the public can visit http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.

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