Bills on the Governor’s Desk if Recall is Successful – What Happens?
September 10th is the last day for the Legislature to pass any bills to the Governor this year. The Governor has until Midnight on Sunday October 10th to sign or veto any legislation on his desk. What happens if he is recalled? County election officials have 30 days after the recall election to complete the official canvas. On the 38th day after the election, or Friday October 22, if the recall has been successful the Secretary of State will certify the election results and the new governor will take the oath of office and assume the position for the remainder of the term which goes through January 2, 2023. Accordingly, regardless of whether Governor Newsom is recalled or not, he will be the Governor signing or vetoing ALL bills that make it to his desk at the end of session.