California Governor Vetoes Waste and Recycling Bills, Signs Utility Interconnection Bill, Rejects Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers, Vetoes Driverless Truck Restrictions, and Imposes Tax on Firearms

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed multiple waste and recycling-related bills, while signing a bill to speed up utility interconnections and promoting clean energy adoption. He has also rejected a bill to provide unemployment benefits to striking workers and vetoed a bill proposing restrictions on driverless trucks. Additionally, a new excise tax on firearms, firearm precursor parts, and ammunition has been passed, awaiting approval from Governor Newsom.