AB681Introduced in the Assembly
California DREAM Loan Program: limits.
Introduced by Sade Elhawary, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 70034 of the Education Code, relating to student financial aid.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 702, Statutes of 2025.
October 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Assembly 3rd Reading AB681 Elhawary By Pérez · September 4, 2025
30
Yes
9
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | No |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | No |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | No |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 10. Noes 4.) (April 9).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 61. Noes 10. Page 1419.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on ED.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (June 11). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 29).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 2516.).
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 702, Statutes of 2025.
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