AB 1997
  • Introduced
    Feb 17, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 26, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 25, 2026
  • Became Law
AB 1997
California Assembly Bill
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Land use: housing development approvals: timelines and processes.
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Assembly • Sep 30, 2026: Vetoed by Governor.
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08/27/26 - Enrolled

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Apr 15, 2026, Assembly
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 8

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 2

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    Apr 22, 2026, Assembly
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 11
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 11

    NO: 1

    OTHER: 0
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    May 14, 2026, Assembly
    Do pass as amended.
    YES: 11
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 3
    YES: 11

    NO: 1

    NOT VOTING: 3

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    May 27, 2026, Assembly
    AB 1997 Lee Assembly Third Reading
    YES: 71
    NO: 3
    OTHER: 6
    YES: 71

    NO: 3

    NOT VOTING: 6

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    Jun 17, 2026, Senate
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Housing]
    YES: 5
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 1
    YES: 5

    NO: 1

    NOT VOTING: 1

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    Jun 30, 2026, Senate
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 8
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 1
    YES: 8

    NO: 1

    NOT VOTING: 1

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    Aug 25, 2026, Senate
    3rd Reading AB1997 Lee By Allen
    YES: 35
    NO: 3
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 35

    NO: 3

    NOT VOTING: 2

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    Aug 25, 2026, Assembly
    AB 1997 Lee Concurrence in Senate Amendments
    YES: 71
    NO: 4
    OTHER: 4
    YES: 71

    NO: 4

    NOT VOTING: 4

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    • Sep 30, 2026 | Assembly
      • Vetoed by Governor.
    • Aug 31, 2026 | legislature
      • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
    • Aug 25, 2026 | Assembly
      • In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
      • Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 71. Noes 4. Page 6508.).
    • Aug 25, 2026 | Senate
      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 3.).
    • 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.
    • Jul 01, 2026 | Senate
      • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 1.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Jun 18, 2026 | Senate
      • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.
    • Jun 17, 2026 | Senate
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on HOUSING. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (June 17).
    • Jun 03, 2026 | Senate
      • Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and HOUSING.
    • May 27, 2026 | Senate
      • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
    • May 26, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 3.)
    • 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
      • Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (May 14).
    • May 13, 2026 | Assembly
      • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
    • Apr 28, 2026 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Apr 27, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read second time and amended.
    • Apr 23, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (April 22).
    • Apr 20, 2026 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
    • Apr 16, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
      • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.
    • Apr 13, 2026 | Assembly
      • Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 4581.)
      • (Pending re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D.)
    • Apr 08, 2026 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
    • Apr 07, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
    • Mar 09, 2026 | Assembly
      • Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
    • Feb 18, 2026 | Assembly
      • From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
    • Feb 17, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read first time. To print.
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