AB 1603
  • Introduced
    Jan 16, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 27, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 26, 2026
  • Became Law
    Sep 27, 2026
AB 1603
California Assembly Bill
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Senate • Aug 26, 2026: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 5. Page 5839.).
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09/27/26 - Chaptered

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Apr 14, 2026, Assembly
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 5
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 5

NO: 2

OTHER: 0
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May 14, 2026, Assembly
Do pass as amended.
YES: 10
NO: 4
OTHER: 1
YES: 10

NO: 4

NOT VOTING: 1

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May 28, 2026, Assembly
AB 1603 Schultz Assembly Third Reading
YES: 42
NO: 21
OTHER: 17
YES: 42

NO: 21

NOT VOTING: 17

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Jun 24, 2026, Senate
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Agriculture]
YES: 4
NO: 2
OTHER: 1
YES: 4

NO: 2

NOT VOTING: 1

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Jun 30, 2026, Senate
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 4
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 4

NO: 1

OTHER: 0
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Aug 26, 2026, Senate
3rd Reading AB1603 Schultz By Gonzalez
YES: 31
NO: 5
OTHER: 4
YES: 31

NO: 5

NOT VOTING: 4

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Aug 26, 2026, Assembly
AB 1603 Schultz Concurrence in Senate Amendments
YES: 63
NO: 9
OTHER: 7
YES: 63

NO: 9

NOT VOTING: 7

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Actions
  • Aug 26, 2026 | Senate
    • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 5. Page 5839.).
  • Sep 27, 2026 | legislature
    • Approved by the Governor.
    • Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 531, Statutes of 2026.
  • Sep 03, 2026 | legislature
    • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
  • Aug 26, 2026 | Assembly
    • In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
    • Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 63. Noes 9. Page 6629.).
  • Aug 26, 2026 | Senate
    • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 5.).
  • Aug 20, 2026 | Senate
    • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
  • Aug 19, 2026 | Senate
    • Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
  • Aug 11, 2026 | Senate
    • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
  • Aug 10, 2026 | Senate
    • From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
  • Aug 03, 2026 | Senate
    • In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
  • Jul 08, 2026 | Senate
    • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 30).
    • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  • Jun 29, 2026 | Senate
    • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on AGRI.
  • Jun 24, 2026 | Senate
    • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on AGRI. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on AGRI.
  • Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
    • Referred to Coms. on E.Q. and AGRI.
    • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
  • 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 21. Page 5497.)
  • May 21, 2026 | Assembly
    • Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5241.)
  • May 19, 2026 | Assembly
    • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
  • May 18, 2026 | Assembly
    • Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
  • May 14, 2026 | Assembly
    • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 10. Noes 4.) (May 14).
  • May 06, 2026 | Assembly
    • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
  • Apr 15, 2026 | Assembly
    • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  • Apr 07, 2026 | Assembly
    • Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
  • Apr 06, 2026 | Assembly
    • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
  • Mar 23, 2026 | Assembly
    • Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
  • Mar 19, 2026 | Assembly
    • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
  • Feb 09, 2026 | Assembly
    • Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
  • Jan 17, 2026 | Assembly
    • From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
  • Jan 16, 2026 | Assembly
    • Read first time. To print.
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