The Final Act: California’s End-of-Session and Gubernatorial Actions Wrap-Up

Gavin Newsom just signed hundreds of new laws — here’s how some will change everyday life in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed and vetoed his last bills as California governor.

The Final Act: California’s End-of-Session and Gubernatorial Actions Wrap-Up

As the 2025-26 legislative session came to a close and as his final term approaches the end, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ceremonially signed the last bill of the 2025-26 regular session from atop the Golden Gate Bridge on Sept. 30. The measure, SB 895 (Wiener), places a $7.5 billion science and health research bond before California voters. In total, the governor acted on 1,160 measures this legislative year, signing 1,040 bills and vetoing 120…

Newsom signed several bills

Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a slew of bills before he terms out as governor in January 2027 and another candidate takes over after the November elections. One of the bills he signed is AB 2599, th…