Low's Silicon Valley constituents could lose tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenues if Gavin Newsom signs a bill that allows casino-owning tribes to sue private card rooms, their competitors.

In the California Legislature, Democrats will continue to hold 3 out of 4 seats in both the Senate and the Assembly — enough to keep super-majorities that give them immense power over spending and legislation.

By wide margins, voters approved constitutional rights to abortion, funding for arts and music in public schools and a ban on flavored tobacco products.

This November, voters will be asked to consider seven thorny policy proposals, from abortion to zero emission vehicles.