MKP End of Session Update
On Saturday, August 31st, the California State Legislature adjourned for the year.
With the Legislature now adjourned, the focus shifts to the Governor’s office. Governor Gavin Newsom has until Monday, September 30th to act on the bills passed. If signed, most bills go into effect at the start of the new year, unless they have an urgency clause or specify otherwise.
Notably, the Legislature convenes in a two-year cycle and this year was the second year of the 2023-2024 Legislative session. The Legislature will reconvene on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
