Newsom Vetoes Homeless Program Transparency Bill Calling it Redundant

A California bill related to increased transparency and accountability for a state homeless assistance program was vetoed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom July 15 because he said he believed it was similar to language included in the newly signed 2024 budget.

Assembly Bill 2570—introduced by Assemblyman Joe Patterson and passed the Legislature with bipartisan support—would have required the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention program, which provided grants to local jurisdictions, to submit an annual report to the governor and the Legislature on operations and accomplishments.

To be included in the report were the number of housing units assisted by funding, individuals and households served, distribution of units across the state, amounts of public and private funds used, and detailed information about assistance provided.

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