California Legislature Faces Intense Month with 1,300 Bills on the Docket

Lawmakers return from summer break to tackle crucial legislation on tech taxes, library policies, and more before the August 31 deadline.

High-profile bills include measures on library book policies, tech industry taxes, and anti-nepotism regulations.
Legislation to ban AI-generated 'deepfake' election videos and end legacy admissions at private universities are also under consideration.
The Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees will decide the fate of nearly 800 bills in suspense file hearings this month.
Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto the bills passed by the legislature.
Advocates and opponents are rallying around various bills, reflecting broader national culture wars and local governance issues.