California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have created an independent inspector general for the California Public Utilities Commission, according to Utility Dive. The bill was one of several utility-related measures Newsom acted on, but its rejection means the commission will not gain a dedicated watchdog role.
Among the bills Newsom did sign is Assembly Bill 192, which establishes a transmission infrastructure accelerator. Utility Dive reports that the bill has direct and indirect implications for electric utilities and power infrastructure stakeholders.
The source does not explain the rationale for the veto or detail how the accelerator will operate. With only one source reviewed, this article offers no comparative perspective from other outlets.