AB1600Introduced in the Assembly
Disadvantaged communities: farmworker communities.
Introduced by Joaquin Arambula, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to disadvantaged communities.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 529, Statutes of 2026.
September 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 1600 Arambula Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 30, 2026
64
Yes
12
No
3
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 | No |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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 60. Noes 10.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 10. Page 5294.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on E.Q.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
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 39. Noes 0.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 64. Noes 12. Page 6886.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 529, Statutes of 2026.
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