AB659Introduced in the Assembly
Master of Divinity: physician and surgeon: title.
Introduced by Marc Berman, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Section 600 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to advertising.
Where it stands
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar · April 1, 2025
17
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
18 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Rebecca Bauer-Kahan | 16 | Absent |
| Matt Haney | 17 | Yes |
| Juan Alanis | 22 | Yes |
| Marc Berman | 23 | Yes |
| Patrick Ahrens | 26 | Yes |
| Gail Pellerin | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1627.)
In committee: Held under submission.
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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