AB 1542
  • Introduced
    Jan 05, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 27, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 28, 2026
  • Became Law
AB 1542
California Assembly Bill
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Senate • Aug 28, 2026: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 4. Page 6085.).
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09/03/26 - Enrolled

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Apr 16, 2026, Assembly
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 9
NO: 5
OTHER: 1
YES: 9

NO: 5

NOT VOTING: 1

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May 14, 2026, Assembly
Do pass.
YES: 11
NO: 4
OTHER: 0
YES: 11

NO: 4

OTHER: 0
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May 27, 2026, Assembly
AB 1542 Ward Assembly Third Reading
YES: 42
NO: 19
OTHER: 19
YES: 42

NO: 19

NOT VOTING: 19

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Jun 22, 2026, Senate
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 7
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 2

OTHER: 0
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Aug 03, 2026, Senate
Placed on suspense file
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Aug 13, 2026, Senate
    Do pass
    YES: 5
    NO: 2
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 5

    NO: 2

    OTHER: 0
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    Aug 28, 2026, Senate
    3rd Reading AB1542 Ward By McNerney
    YES: 31
    NO: 4
    OTHER: 5
    YES: 31

    NO: 4

    NOT VOTING: 5

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    Aug 30, 2026, Assembly
    AB 1542 Ward Concurrence in Senate Amendments
    YES: 44
    NO: 19
    OTHER: 16
    YES: 44

    NO: 19

    NOT VOTING: 16

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    • Aug 28, 2026 | Senate
      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 4. Page 6085.).
    • Sep 27, 2026 | Assembly
      • Vetoed by Governor.
    • Sep 09, 2026 | legislature
      • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m.
    • Aug 30, 2026 | Assembly
      • Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 44. Noes 19. Page 6852.).
    • Aug 28, 2026 | Assembly
      • In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
    • Aug 28, 2026 | Senate
      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 4.).
    • Aug 24, 2026 | Senate
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • Aug 21, 2026 | Senate
      • Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
    • Aug 13, 2026 | Senate
      • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 13).
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • Aug 03, 2026 | Senate
      • In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
    • Jun 25, 2026 | Senate
      • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Jun 24, 2026 | Senate
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (June 22).
    • Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
      • Referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
    • May 28, 2026 | Senate
      • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
    • May 27, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 42. Noes 19. Page 5444.)
    • May 18, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • May 14, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).
    • May 06, 2026 | Assembly
      • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
    • Apr 20, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 5.) (April 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Feb 02, 2026 | Assembly
      • Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
    • Jan 06, 2026 | Assembly
      • From printer. May be heard in committee February 5.
    • Jan 05, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read first time. To print.
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