Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills into law aimed at protecting the state's elections from interference from what he calls "sweepstakes from billionaires seeking to buy elections."

Newsom signed Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) and Senate Bill 398 (SB 398), both authored by Sen. Tom Umberg from Orange Count y, who says the laws will help protect the integrity of California's elections by ensuring voters' interests remain at the center of democracy. SB 398 passed the Senate floor unanimously before arriving at Newsom's desk. On the other hand, SB 42 had opposition from several Republican senators who claimed it diverts public funding from other issues. It passed the Senate floor 29-8, with three NVR votes.

"These new laws further protect Californians' voices and civic p

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