SB1444Introduced in the Senate
Employment.
Introduced by Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 21472 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 98, 98.1, 226.8, 3212, 3212.1, 3212.15, 3212.6, 3212.8, 3212.85, and 3212.9 of the Labor Code, and to amend Sections 832 and 4902 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 162, Statutes of 2026.
August 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: SB 1444 Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session · August 13, 2026
72
Yes
0
No
7
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 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Absent |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 17.
Referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
Set for hearing April 22.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 4013.) (April 22).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 4.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.
Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4168.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on INS. and P. E. & R.
Assembly Rule 56 suspended.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. E. & R. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on P. E. & R.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 6160.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. 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 162, Statutes of 2026.
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