AB696Introduced in the Assembly
Lithium-ion vehicle batteries: emergencies: advisory group.
Introduced by Rhodesia Ransom, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add and repeal Section 42450.6 of the Public Resources Code, relating to lithium-ion batteries.
Where it stands
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
January 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 696 Ransom Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 3, 2025
79
Yes
0
No
0
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 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
Referred to Coms. on E.S & T.M. and NAT. RES.
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. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 51. Noes 16. Page 1644.)
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 23).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 2067.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on G.O. and E.Q.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on G.O.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E.Q. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (July 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to Consent Calendar.
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
From Consent Calendar.
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 40. Noes 0. Page 2396.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 2860.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Vetoed by Governor.
Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
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