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COVID-19 Updates
www.covid19.ca.gov
July 24, 2020
Newsom Administration - Resources / Mutual Aid / Executive Orders
Today, Governor Newsom announced a host of new safeguards for California workers who face
the most significant risk of contracting COVID-19. In addition to support for workers, including
agricultural and farmworkers, to isolate and quarantine through an extension of the Project
Homkey Program, Governor Newsom unveiled an education campaign for workers and
employers. He also committed to working with the Legislature and key stakeholders to expand
critical protections like paid sick leave. You may view the press release here
briefing here, and SYASL staff notes here.
here for the latest guidance
documents.
Income Tax Withholding Tracker: July 20-July 24
The LAO has updated its income tax withholder tracker. California income tax withholding this
just 1.6
percent below the comparable period in 2019. View here.
Remote Voting
Due to threats of COVID-19, both houses of the Legislature plan to allow some members at
higher risk for the virus to weigh in on pending bills from their districts when the Legislature
reconvenes in Sacramento next week. For more information, you may view a statement from
Senate pro Tem Atkins here and an LA Times article here.
Evictions
According to a tweet from Capitol Accounts: Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye says the Judicial
Council is poised to rescind emergency rules freezing eviction proceedings effective Aug. 14.
Says issue belongs to Legislature and governor's office. "I urge our sister branches to turn their
attention to this important work."
Legislative / Budget News
The LAO has been releasing a series of reports regarding Federal actions affecting California
related to developments around COVID-19. View here.