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SB38Introduced in the Senate

Second Chance Program.

Failed

Introduced by Tom Umberg, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An act to amend Sections 6046 and 6046.3 of the Penal Code, relating to recidivism reduction, and making an appropriation therefor.

Where it stands

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

February 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Placed on suspense file · April 28, 2025

7

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Megan Dahle1Yes
Christopher Cabaldon3Yes
Tim Grayson9Yes
Aisha Wahab10Yes
Anna Caballero14Yes
Kelly Seyarto32Yes
Laura Richardson35Yes

Bill history

  1. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

  2. From printer. May be acted upon on or after January 3.

  3. Read first time.

  4. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  7. Set for hearing April 8.

  8. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 708.) (April 8).

  9. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  10. Set for hearing April 28.

  11. April 28 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  12. Set for hearing May 23.

  13. May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  14. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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