AB1539Introduced in the Assembly
Presidential elections: qualifications for office.
Introduced by Dawn Addis, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 6901.5, 8304, and 8650 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 880, Statutes of 2026.
September 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 1539 Addis Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 26, 2026
77
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee February 5.
Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 25).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5152.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 5393.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on E. & C.A. and PUB. S.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 13).
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 30. Noes 8.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6566.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 880, Statutes of 2026.
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