California: Governor Newsom signs legislation 9.17.25

~ Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a series of bills today, September 17, 2025, aimed at improving various aspects of the state's resources and services. The governor announced the signing of nine bills in total, which include AB 149 by the Committee on Budget, SB 105 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), SB 146 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, SB 151 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, SB 153 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, SB 156 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, SB 157 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, SB 159 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, SB 160 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, SB 161 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, and SB 162 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review.

These bills cover a wide range of issues including public resources management, budget acts for multiple years, human services, early childhood education and childcare, transportation budget management, labor laws, public safety measures, tax exemptions for wildfire victims, background checks for certain professions, state employment regulations for bargaining units and election procedures.

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Governor Newsom emphasized that these bills are crucial for addressing various challenges faced by Californians. He stated that these measures will help in improving public services as well as providing support to vulnerable populations in California.

For those interested in reading the full text of these bills can visit http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.

In other news from Sacramento today, Governor Newsom issued a proclamation declaring September 17th as "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day." This proclamation highlights the importance of upholding our nation's founding principles and recognizing the contributions of immigrants to our society.

Furthermore, in response to President Trump's politicization of science during his administration's handling of COVID-19 pandemic response efforts, the West Coast Health Alliance has issued unified vaccine recommendations for the upcoming winter virus season. Governor Newsom also announced that California will break from future federal guidance on vaccines with a new law.

Lastly, Governor Newsom's efforts to reform and strengthen California's mental health support systems are well underway. Billions of dollars from voter-approved Proposition 1 funding are being distributed to communities throughout the state, including Oakland, to provide much-needed support for vulnerable homeless populations.

These recent developments in Sacramento demonstrate Governor Newsom's commitment to addressing pressing issues and improving the lives of Californians.

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