AB 1697
  • Introduced
    Feb 03, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 18, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
AB 1697
California Assembly Bill
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Employment contracts: stay-or-pay provisions: contract date.
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Senate • Aug 21, 2026: Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
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08/21/26 - Amended Senate
Senate Calendar: ASSEMBLY BILLS SECOND READING FILE, Aug 24, 2026
Position: 73

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Apr 08, 2026, Assembly
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 6
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 6

NO: 1

OTHER: 0
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Apr 22, 2026, Assembly
Do pass.
YES: 9
NO: 2
OTHER: 4
YES: 9

NO: 2

NOT VOTING: 4

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May 18, 2026, Assembly
AB 1697 Kalra Third Reading Urgency
YES: 61
NO: 5
OTHER: 14
YES: 61

NO: 5

NOT VOTING: 14

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Jun 10, 2026, Senate
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
YES: 5
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 5

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Jun 23, 2026, Senate
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 13
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 13

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      • Aug 21, 2026 | Senate
        • Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
      • Aug 04, 2026 | Senate
        • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
      • Aug 03, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
      • Jun 24, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
      • Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 10). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
      • May 27, 2026 | Senate
        • Referred to Coms. on L., P.E. & R. and JUD.
      • May 18, 2026 | Senate
        • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
      • May 18, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 61. Noes 5. Page 5086.).
      • Apr 23, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
      • Apr 22, 2026 | Assembly
        • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 9. Noes 2.) (April 22).
      • Apr 14, 2026 | Assembly
        • Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
      • Apr 13, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read second time and amended.
      • Apr 09, 2026 | Assembly
        • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (April 8).
      • Mar 17, 2026 | Assembly
        • Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
      • Mar 16, 2026 | Assembly
        • Referred to Com. on L. & E.
        • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.
      • Feb 04, 2026 | Assembly
        • From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.
      • Feb 03, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read first time. To print.
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