SB1191Introduced in the Senate
Communications: universal service programs.
Introduced by Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 275.6 and 276.5 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to communications, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 683, Statutes of 2026.
September 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Unfinished Business SB1191 Ochoa Bogh et al. Urgency Clause Concurrence · August 24, 2026
40
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Yes |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | Yes |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | Yes |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
Set for hearing April 7.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 3756.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 20.
April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4268.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to special consent calendar.
Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4419.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on C. & C.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 6302.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 683, Statutes of 2026.
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