AB686Introduced in the Assembly
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Introduced by Marc Berman, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to amend Section 20010 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 334, Statutes of 2026.
September 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 686 Berman Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 30, 2026
63
Yes
14
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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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 | Absent |
| David Tangipa | 8 | No |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | 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.
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 21).
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 1740.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Laird.
From inactive file.
Ordered to second reading.
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10(c).
Re-referred to Coms. on E. & C.A., JUD., and APPR.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 6.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 6621.)
From committee: That the Senate amendments be concurred in. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (August 28).
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 63. Noes 14. Page 6861.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 334, Statutes of 2026.
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