His signature, however, is by no means certain.
Last year, he vetoed 169 bills while signing nearly 1,000.
In 2019, a similar bill failed in the Senate by just two votes.
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Senate Bill 799 would change that.
Supporters say that if enacted, it will provide a much-needed safety net for striking workers and their families.
WGA West President Meredith Stiehm and SAG-AFTRA Secretary-Treasurer Joely Fisher bothtestified in Sacramento last monthin favor of the bill.
The WGA has been on strike since May 2, and SAG-AFTRA since July 14.
Today the California Legislature took an important step to redress that imbalance.
Actors Equity joined the chorus applauding the bills passage and urged Gov.
Newsom to sign it into law as soon as possible.
While we applaud California for authorizing this labor protection, there are still 47 states where it doesnt exist.
We hope that elected leaders across the country consider workers in their own states and follow suit.
SB 799was co-authored by Sen. Anthony Portantino, Sen. Maria Elena Durazo and Assemblyman Chris Holden.
SB 799 is the right bill for California workers, Stiehm said following its passage in the Senate.
Striking can be long and uncertain, and this bill addresses the most basic need to make ends meet.
Working people earned these benefits and they deserve to access them during hard times.
SB 799 can ensure that workers in the future can survive a strike with dignity.
