AB796Introduced in the Assembly
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Introduced by Josh Lowenthal, District 69
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Division 11 (commencing with Section 29000) to the Business and Professions Code, and to add Part 27 (commencing with Section 51000) to Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, and making an appropriation therefor.
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 [Revenue and Taxation] · April 22, 2025
8
Yes
4
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Patterson | 5 | No |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Absent |
| Buffy Wicks | 14 | Yes |
| Rebecca Bauer-Kahan | 16 | Yes |
| Liz Ortega | 20 | Yes |
| Gail Pellerin | 28 | Yes |
| Alexandra Macedo | 33 | No |
| Jacqui Irwin | 42 | Absent |
| Isaac Bryan | 55 | Yes |
| Tina McKinnor | 61 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and REV. & TAX.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. (Ayes 8. Noes 4.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
In committee: Set, second hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.
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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