AB1303Introduced in the Assembly
Communications: lifeline telephone service program.
Introduced by Avelino Valencia, District 68
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 2891 of, and to add Section 876.5 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating to communications.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 347, Statutes of 2025.
October 6, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 1303 Valencia Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 9, 2025
61
Yes
14
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | No |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | No |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | No |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | No |
| David Tangipa | 8 | No |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Absent |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Read first time.
Referred to Coms. on C. & C. and JUD.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (April 9). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 3.) (April 29).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 61. Noes 12. Page 1609.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on E., U & C. and JUD.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (June 17).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (July 8).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 29. Noes 9. Page 2626.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 14. Page 3120.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 347, Statutes of 2025.
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