SB470Introduced in the Senate
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Introduced by John Laird, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 11123.2 and 11123.5 of, the Government Code, relating to state government.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 222, Statutes of 2025.
October 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: SB 470 Laird Senate Third Reading By Hart · September 8, 2025
57
Yes
13
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Absent |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | No |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Absent |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | No |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | No |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Absent |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Absent |
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 Coms. on G.O. and JUD.
Set for hearing March 25.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 9. Noes 1. Page 530.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Set for hearing April 8.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 1. Page 706.) (April 8).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 28.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 28. Noes 5. Page 1386.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on G.O.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 5.) (July 9). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (August 20).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 57. Noes 13. Page 2985.) 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 222, Statutes of 2025.
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