When do bills signed by the Governor take effect as law?
Bills signed by the Governor become effective 90 days after adjournment of the Legislature. If the bill has an emergency clause, it becomes effective when signed by the Governor or on the date specified in the emergency clause if it is less than 90 days after adjournment. If the effective date of a bill is more than 90 days after adjournment, the law takes effect on the date specified.
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