Here is a brief summary of bills by Sen. Skinner that were signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom's in the 2024 Legislation Session (Updated 09-30-24):

SB 56 (UC Berkeley Student Housing): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 27, SB 56 would allow the University of California to transfer ownership of the Rochdale Apartments in the city of Berkeley to the Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC), so that BSC can continue to provide low-cost student housing at Rochdale. Read the bill's press release. For more info, email Rebecca.Sheff@sen.ca.gov

SB 59 (Bidirectional Charging): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 27, SB 59 would accelerate the ability of electric vehicle (EV) owners to use their EV's battery to provide backup power to their homes. Read the bill's press release. For more info, email Jessica.Uzarski@sen.ca.gov

SB 233 (Standing Strong for Arizonans and Their Doctors): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on May 23, SB 233 allows Arizona reproductive care providers to immediately perform abortion services in California under an expedited medical licensing process. See the bill's press release. For more info, email Jessica.Uzarski@sen.ca.gov

SB 242 (HOPE Accounts): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 30, SB 242 would prohibit funds deposited and investment returns accrued in a HOPE trust fund account from being considered as income or assets when determining eligibility and benefit amount for any means-tested program until an eligible youth withdraws or transfers the funds from the HOPE trust fund account. For more info, email Kate.Chatfield@sen.ca.gov

SB 440 (Enabling Regional Housing Finance Agencies): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 27, SB 440 would enable local governments to join together to establish regional housing finance agencies to address affordable housing needs in their communities. Read the bill's press release. For more info, email Rebecca.Sheff@sen.ca.gov

SB 899 (Improving Effectiveness of CA’s Gun Violence Prevention Laws) (Joint Author with Sen. Blakespear): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 24, 2024, SB 899 will bolster California’s “Red Flag” law and other state statutes that prevent gun violence. See the bill's press release. For more info, email Rebecca.Sheff@sen.ca.gov

SB 941 (Industrial Decarbonization): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 26, SB 941 would advance the process of decarbonizing California’s industrial sector, which currently accounts for about 25% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Read the bill's press release. For more info, email Jessica.Uzarski@sen.ca.gov

SB 976 (Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 20, SB 976 will bar online platforms from sending an addictive social media feed or notifications to a minor without the consent of the youth’s parent or guardian. See the bill's press release. For more info, email Rebecca.Sheff@sen.ca.gov

SB 1001 (Death Penalty: Intellectual Disabilities): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 28, SB 1001 would provide necessary and important safeguards to ensure that California is not engaging in cruel and unusual punishment by executing people who are intellectually disabled. See the bill's press release. For more info, email Kate.Chatfield@sen.ca.gov

SB 1144 (Shutting Down the Market for Stolen Goods): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Aug. 16, SB 1144 strengthens California law regulating online marketplaces in order to curb organized retail theft. See the bill's press release. For more info, email Kate.Chatfield@sen.ca.gov

SB 1210 (Transparency of Utility Hook-Up Fees on New Housing): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 27, SB 1210 would bring much-needed transparency to costly utility hook-up fees, such as for water, sewer, electrical, and gas service, on all new housing units. Read the bill's press release. For more info, email Jessica.Uzarski@sen.ca.gov

SB 1211 (Flexibility for ADUs on Multifamily Housing): Signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 19, SB 1211 opens the door for more accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as second units or backyard cottages, on properties with multifamily housing. Read the bill's press release. For more info, email Rebecca.Sheff@sen.ca.gov