AB789Introduced in the Assembly
Political Reform Act of 1974: security expenses.
Introduced by Mia Bonta, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 89517.5 of the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 621, Statutes of 2025.
October 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 789 Bonta Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 13, 2025
65
Yes
6
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
80 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 | Absent |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Absent |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | No |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 1).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 59. Noes 4. Page 1170.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
Withdrawn from committee.
Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (July 15).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. 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 31. Noes 4. Page 2985.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 65. Noes 6. Page 3465.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 621, Statutes of 2025.
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