SB970Introduced in the Senate
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Introduced by Sabrina Cervantes, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 3101 of the Elections Code, relating to voting.
Where it stands
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Garcia.
August 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Do pass · August 13, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
15 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Absent |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Absent |
| Buffy Wicks | 14 | Yes |
| Gail Pellerin | 28 | Yes |
| Joaquin Arambula | 31 | Yes |
| Mike Fong | 49 | Yes |
| Jessica Caloza | 52 | Yes |
| Mark Gonzalez | 54 | Yes |
| Lisa Calderon | 56 | 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 E. & C.A.
Set for hearing April 7.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3755.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 20.
April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 4259.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended.
Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 1. Page 4504.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on ELECTIONS and M. & V.A.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Garcia.
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