AB1597Introduced in the Assembly
Notary public: service fees.
Introduced by Leticia Castillo, District 58
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 8211 of the Government Code, relating to notary public.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 39, Statutes of 2026.
June 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Consent Calendar 2nd AB1597 Castillo By Ochoa Bogh · June 18, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Yes |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | Yes |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | Yes |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Absent |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 10).
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 4253.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 9).
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4859.).
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 39, Statutes of 2026.
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