ACA8Introduced in the Assembly
Congressional redistricting.
Introduced by Robert Rivas, District 29
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 adding Section 4 to Article XXI thereof, relating to redistricting.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 156, Statutes of 2025.
August 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: ACA 8 RIVAS Assembly Third Reading By BERMAN · August 21, 2025
57
Yes
20
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.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | No |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | No |
| 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 |
Bill history
Introduced. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Referred to Coms. on ELECTIONS and APPR.
From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (July 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
(Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 2644.)
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Ayes 58. Noes 18. Page 2644.)
Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 2645.)
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 2645.)
Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 2646.)
Assembly Rule 66 suspended. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 2646.)
From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 19). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 20).
Assembly Rule 69(b)(1) suspended. (Ayes 58. Noes 19. Page 2683.)
Amended. Ordered to third reading.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 58. Noes 20. Page 2684.)
Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 57. Noes 20. Page 2688.)
Senate Rule 19 suspended. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 2226.)
Joint Rule 10.5 suspended. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 2227.)
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 8. Page 2231.)
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3:45 p.m.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 156, Statutes of 2025.
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