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Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade state demonstration forests – Los Angeles Times
RCRC Senior Policy Advocate, Staci Heaton, welcomes Governor Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 2494 (Rogers), which would have limited forest management tools and invited litigation. Heaton emphasizes the need for more aggressive management in some forests.
Newsom signs bill to rein in sexual assault lawsuits – SF Chronicle
Newsom signed Senate Bill 577, raising the burden of proof for older child sexual abuse claims against public entities while adding safeguards, prevention measures and penalties for fraudulent lawsuits.
New law to help prison firefighters land jobs at Cal Fire – CalMatters
Governor Newsom signed AB 2483 (Elhawary), giving formerly incarcerated firefighters standardized credentials and hiring preference for certain entry-level Cal Fire jobs, recognizing their wildfire experience and improving career prospects.