# California gubernatorial veto of undocumented student labor > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-gubernatorial-veto-of-undocumented-student-labor > Updated: 2026-09-21T07:57:10.000Z. Sources: 45. Developments: 2. California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 713, which aimed to allow undocumented students to hold paid positions at public community colleges and universities. Proponents of the bill, introduced by Assemblymember José Luis Solache, argued it would provide safe, legitimate income for approximately 60,000 students through roles such as research or lab positions, rather than forcing them to work off the books. Newsom rejected the legislation due to concerns regarding the legal theory that a 1986 federal law barring the hiring of unauthorized workers does not apply to state governments. He warned that proceeding with this “novel legal theory” could expose state employees to criminal and civil liability and invite retaliation from the federal government. Newsom noted that the current federal administration has shown a willingness to target public higher education institutions, stating that the legality must be resolved by federal courts first. This marks the second time in three years that Newsom has rejected similar legislation. ## Claims - Governor Newsom signed a package of seven bills regulating data centers regarding water use, electricity costs, and land use. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Three of the new laws shift electricity infrastructure costs away from residential customers and toward data center operators. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 954, which would have required more polluting facilities near homes and schools to undergo environmental review. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The legislation requires data centers to provide information to local governments regarding anticipated water consumption and drought planning. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The new laws make data centers ineligible for certain blanket environmental review exemptions. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Assembly Bill 2647, which would require a study on the expansion of nuclear power, is awaiting the Governor's signature or veto. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Governor Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 713, which would have allowed undocumented students to hold paid jobs on public college campuses. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Governor Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1383, which aimed to lower retirement ages and increase pension benefits for police and firefighters. (single source) - Governor Newsom signed six clean transportation bills to accelerate electric vehicle charger deployment and expand access. (single source) - Governor Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 353, which would have created an inspector general for the California Public Utilities Commission. (single source) - Governor Newsom signed legislation to expand film and television tax credits in California. (single source) - Assembly Bill 2304, known as Gabriel's Law, requires social workers to ensure abused children receive appropriate medical care. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Gavin Newsom vetoes California pension reform bill for first responders Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed California Assembly Bill 1383, citing concerns that increasing pension compensation for police and firefighters would raise government costs and risk the state's retirement system. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gavin-newsom-vetoes-california-police-and-firefighter-retirement-bill ### 2026-09-21: California enacts new regulations for data center expansion Governor Newsom signed seven laws regulating California data centers, requiring them to pay for electricity and water infrastructure costs and increasing transparency regarding resource consumption. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gavin-newsom-vetoes-bill-allowing-undocumented-students-to-hold-campus-jobs --- Cite as: California gubernatorial veto of undocumented student labor. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/california-gubernatorial-veto-of-undocumented-student-labor