AB186Introduced in the Assembly
Income taxes: film tax credits.
Introduced by Budget
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 17039.4, 17039.6, 17053.95, 17053.98, 17053.98.1, 23036.4, 23036.6, 23695, 23698, and 23698.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, bill related to the budget.
Where it stands
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
August 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Do pass · August 31, 2026
13
Yes
1
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
18 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | No |
| Shannon Grove | 12 | Absent |
| Melissa Hurtado | 16 | Yes |
| John Laird | 17 | Yes |
| Caroline Menjivar | 20 | Yes |
| Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh | 23 | Absent |
| Sasha Renee Perez | 25 | Yes |
| Maria Durazo | 26 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee February 8.
Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
Withdrawn from committee.
Ordered to second reading.
(Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 643.)
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 756.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 1.) (August 31).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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