Californians will have more than 800 new laws taking effect after 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.
“Building on the balanced budget we passed in June that eliminated our deficit—without raising taxes on hardworking Californians and without deep program cuts—this legislation ensures that we continue to live within our means, just as families across the state do,” Newsom said in a Sept. 30 news release. “By creating a holding account for projected surpluses, we’re taking a conservative, prudent approach to budgeting.”…