Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates state funds to settle certain claims against the state of California.

Highlights:

• Appropriates a total of $1,221,491.30 from the General Fund to the Attorney General for the payment of claims, settlements, or judgments against the state arising from the following actions, and in the following amounts (Sec. 1):

• $617,277.81 for First Amendment Coalition v. Bonta;

• $244, 399.76 for Linton v. Bonta; and

• $359,813.73 for X Corp v. Bonta.

• Specifies that any excess funds appropriated by this Act that are not required for the payment of these claims will revert to the General Fund within 45 days after final payment is made (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this Act takes effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 2).

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