SB963Introduced in the Senate
California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal development permits: appeal: de novo review.
Introduced by John Laird, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Sections 30628 and 30629 to the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 103, Statutes of 2026.
July 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: SB 963 Laird Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session · July 2, 2026
70
Yes
0
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.
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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 | Yes |
| 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 March 6.
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 Com. on N.R. & W.
Set for hearing April 7.
April 7 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
Set for hearing April 14.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3869.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 27.
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 4114.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 24).
Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 70. Noes 0. Page 5985.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 103, Statutes of 2026.
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