California governor vetoes PUC inspector general bill, signs transmission accelerator law

Gov. Newsom rejected legislation to establish oversight of the California Public Utilities Commission while approving a separate bill creating a transmission infrastructure accelerator to speed grid modernization.

First covered Sep 21, 2026 · 6:07 AM PT · 1 article

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5d Utility Dive Newsom vetoes bill to create California PUC inspector general — Newsom signed several other bills with direct or indirect implications for electric utilities and power infrastructure stakeholders, including Assembly Bill…

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gov.ca.gov Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.18.26 | Governor of California

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cbsnews.com Newsom quietly enacts controversial part of high-speed rail oversight bill, may veto part watchdog calls essential - CBS News

broadbandbreakfast.com California Bill Creating Independent Oversight Of CPUC Heads To Governor

commlawgroup.com California Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment That Could Remove Telecommunications and Broadband from CPUC Oversight | The CommLaw Group

Appeared in: 2026-09-22 (#14)

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