Congress has long struggled to fully fund the federal government by passing all twelve appropriations bills on time. The last time there was a fully funded government was in 1997.

Over 2,500 measures were introduced in early 2024, with 1,558 bills reaching the governor’s desk at the end of the legislative session in September 2024.

The event featured a diverse group of speakers, from physicians to patient advocates, emphasizing the importance of independent physicians and how their practices can overcome the obstacles they face.

In 2024, the California legislature introduced 1,505 bills in the Assembly and 619 in the Senate. Governor Newson signed 1,017 bills into law and vetoed 189, including Assembly Bill 2773 (AB 2773), which proposed changes to the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act.

This time is used by lawmakers to resolve unfinished business from a regular session or deal with specific and/or urgent items.