AB1579Introduced in the Assembly
Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
Introduced by Avelino Valencia, District 68
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to add Section 12012.123 to the Government Code, relating to tribal gaming, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 166, Statutes of 2026.
August 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 1579 Valencia Concurrence - Urgency Added · August 20, 2026
75
Yes
0
No
4
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 13.
Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 23).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 13).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 5249.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on HUMAN S.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.
Withdrawn from committee.
Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Withdrawn from committee.
Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Re-referred to Com. on G.O. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.
Action rescinded whereby the bill was re-referred to Com. on G.O. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.
Ordered to the unfinished business file.
Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6314.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 166, Statutes of 2026.
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