SB884Introduced in the Senate
Elections in 2026 through 2029.
Introduced by Sabrina Cervantes, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to add and repeal Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 400) of Division 0.5 of the Elections Code, relating to elections, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 340, Statutes of 2026.
September 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: SB 884 Umberg Third Reading Urgency By Valencia · August 31, 2026
57
Yes
18
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | No |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | No |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Absent |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | No |
| David Tangipa | 8 | No |
| Heath Flora | 9 | No |
| 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 February 13.
Referred to Com. on RLS.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Coms. on E. & C.A. and JUD.
Set for hearing April 7.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
April 7 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
Set for hearing April 21.
Set for hearing April 21 in JUD. pending receipt.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 3971.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 3976.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 4.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4255.) (May 14).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 4351.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and ELECTIONS.
Pursuant to Assembly Rule 51.
Assembly Rule 56 suspended.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on ELECTIONS. (Ayes 7. Noes 1.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (July 1).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Assembly Rule 69(b)(1) suspended. (Ayes 55. Noes 17. Page 6296.)
Read third time and amended.
Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 7031.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Unanimous consent granted to take up without reference to file.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 10.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 340, Statutes of 2026.
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