Governor Newsom's Recent Bill Actions

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🚨Newsom vetoes AI bill, citing innovation. But he's all in on banning forced anti-union meetings. See how the Governor's midnight decisions on tech, labor, and social issues will reshape California's future. Let's break down recent actions ↓

🤖 VETOED: AI regulation bill • Required testing AI models for societal harm • Newsom: Risks "curtailing innovation that fuels advancement" • Supported by Hollywood & tech researchers • Opposed by Big Tech

👥 VETOED: Undocumented worker benefits • Explored unemployment benefits for undocumented workers • Follows vetoes on homebuyer aid and campus work bills

🌡️ VETOED: Farmworker heat illness claims • Would ease compensation for heat-related illnesses • Newsom: Cal/OSHA should enforce, not workers' comp system

💊 VETOED: Pharmacy middlemen regulation • Part of several public health bills not approved • Aimed to regulate pharmacy benefit managers

🗣️ VETOED: Prisoner interviews by media • Would allow in-person interviews with incarcerated people • Newsom cited concerns about elevating prisoners' "celebrity status"

✅ SIGNED: Anti-union meeting ban • Prohibits forced attendance at anti-union meetings • Newsom: "California has a rich history of standing up for workers' rights."

🕯️ SIGNED: Domestic violence investigations • Gives families right to review suspicious death investigations • Applies to domestic violence victims' cases

📘 SIGNED: Book ban restrictions • Requires clear policy for choosing books in public libraries • Prohibits bans solely based on race or sexuality content

🗳️ SIGNED: Voter ID prohibition • Bans local governments from requiring voter IDs • Aims to protect voting accessibility

🫃 SIGNED: In vitro fertilization coverage • Requires some insurers to cover IVF • Part of broader health care bill package

🍽️ SIGNED: Food and drink laws • Bans synthetic dyes in school food • Requires folic acid in tortillas • Allows "entertainment zones" for outdoor drinking

🏥 SIGNED: Maternity ward closure notice • Requires 4-month notice for hospital maternity ward closures • Aims to give communities time to plan