ACA7Introduced in the Assembly
Government preferences.
Introduced by Corey Jackson, District 60
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 31 of Article I thereof, relating to government preferences.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 223, Statutes of 2026.
September 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: ACA 7 Jackson Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 30, 2026
59
Yes
19
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 | No |
| David Tangipa | 8 | No |
| Heath Flora | 9 | No |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and JUD.
From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Re-referred. (Ayes 6. Noes 3.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (May 6).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Page 3806.)
From committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (January 22).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 54. Noes 14. Page 4036.)
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
Referred to Coms. on ED. and 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 ED.
From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on E. & C.A. Re-referred. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (June 3). Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 9).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Reconsideration of a favorable vote granted.
From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 10.)
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 59. Noes 19. Page 6888.).
Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1 p.m.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 223, Statutes of 2026.
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