Newsom's timing to propose major legislation irritated legislators, who felt they were given insufficient time to consider complex issues, leading to heightened tensions in the Capitol.
Speaker Robert Rivas expressed frustration over the lack of time to thoroughly examine the governor's complicated proposal, indicating a significant disconnect between the Legislature's priorities and the governor's last-minute actions.
In a surprising show of resistance, the Senate declined to convene for Newsom's special session, illustrating intra-party tensions and a shift in the balance of power within California governance.
Senate leader Mike McGuire initially opposed the special session but later relented, suggesting that the Assembly would also need to agree on the governor's terms to proceed.
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