Vol. 36 No. 24 GOVERNOR SIGNS ASSEMBLY BILL 481 ESTABLISHING NEW REQUIREMENTS ON THE WAY AGENCIES FUND, ACQUIRE, AND USE MILITARY EQUIPMENT
On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”), which will become effective on January 1, 2022.[1] AB 481 stated goals are to provide legally enforceable safeguards to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used. Background Existing law designates the Department […]