| Type of Measure |
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| Active Bill - In Floor Process |
| Majority Vote Required |
| Non-Appropriation |
| Fiscal Committee |
| Non-State-Mandated Local Program |
| Non-Urgency |
| Non-Tax levy |
| Last 5 History Actions | |
|---|---|
| Date | Action |
| 11/30/22 | Last day to consider Governor's veto pursuant to Joint Rule 58.5. |
| 09/29/22 | In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. |
| 09/29/22 | Vetoed by the Governor. |
| 08/23/22 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 12:30 p.m. |
| 08/16/22 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4849.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Governor's Message |
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| To the Members of the California State Senate: I am returning Senate Bill 981 without my signature. This bill would provide that, for defendants whose convictions were reversed on habeas and the district attorney fails to object and provide clear and convincing evidence of guilt, the court issues an order that they are entitled to compensation through the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB). The 2022 Budget included an improvement in the payment process for the erroneously convicted, allowing them to receive their compensation more quickly. This bill would unintentionally reverse part of that new payment process. If this bill is signed, some claimants will have their compensation delayed by several months, or in some cases, up to a year. I look forward to the author submitting a new bill next year on this issue. For these reasons, I cannot sign this bill. Sincerely, Gavin Newsom |