SB120Introduced in the Senate
Early childhood education and childcare.
Introduced by Budget and Fiscal Review
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 8242, 8245.5, and 42238.15 of the Education Code, and to amend Sections 10227.5, 10227.6, 10243, 10271, 10277.1, 10277.2, 10280, and 10374.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to early childhood education and childcare, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, bill related to the budget.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 13, Statutes of 2025.
June 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: SB 120 B. & F. R. Senate Third Reading By GABRIEL · June 27, 2025
69
Yes
1
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
79 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 | Absent |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Absent |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Absent |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 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 February 23.
Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
Withdrawn from committee. (Ayes 27. Noes 10. Page 384.)
Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 28. Noes 10. Page 437.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on BUDGET.
Withdrawn from committee pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
Ordered to third reading.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 69. Noes 12. Page 320.)
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 69. Noes 1. Page 2320.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 7. Page 1813.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 13, Statutes of 2025.
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