AB 1697
  • Introduced
    Feb 03, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 18, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 25, 2026
  • Became Law
AB 1697
California Assembly Bill
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legislature • Sep 03, 2026: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
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08/30/26 - Enrolled

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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 25, 2026, Senate
      3rd Reading AB1697 Kalra By Laird Urgency Clause
      YES: 40
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 40

      NO: 0

        OTHER: 0
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        Aug 26, 2026, Assembly
        AB 1697 Kalra Concurrence in Senate Amendments
        YES: 68
        NO: 6
        OTHER: 5
        YES: 68

        NO: 6

        NOT VOTING: 5

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        • Sep 03, 2026 | legislature
          • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
        • Aug 26, 2026 | Assembly
          • Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 68. Noes 6.).
        • Aug 25, 2026 | Assembly
          • In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
        • Aug 25, 2026 | Senate
          • Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.).
        • 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 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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