AB 2142
  • Introduced
    Feb 18, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 27, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 28, 2026
  • Became Law
AB 2142
California Assembly Bill
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School districts: community college districts: short-term employees: classified service.
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executive • Sep 20, 2026: Vetoed by Governor.
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09/02/26 - Enrolled

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Apr 08, 2026, Assembly
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Higher Education]
YES: 5
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 5

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 2

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    Apr 21, 2026, Assembly
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 7
    NO: 3
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 7

    NO: 3

    OTHER: 0
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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 2142 Garcia Assembly Third Reading
    YES: 60
    NO: 16
    OTHER: 4
    YES: 60

    NO: 16

    NOT VOTING: 4

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    Jul 01, 2026, Senate
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 4
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 4

    NO: 1

    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 AB2142 Garcia By Smallwood-Cuevas
      YES: 30
      NO: 10
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 30

      NO: 10

      OTHER: 0
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      • Sep 20, 2026 | executive
        • Vetoed by Governor.
      • Sep 08, 2026 | executive
        • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
      • Aug 28, 2026 | Assembly
        • In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
      • Aug 28, 2026 | Senate
        • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 10.).
      • 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.
      • Jul 01, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
      • Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
        • Referred to Coms. on L., P.E. & R. and APPR.
      • 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 60. Noes 16.)
      • 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 27, 2026 | Assembly
        • Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
      • Apr 23, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read second time and amended.
      • Apr 22, 2026 | Assembly
        • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 3.) (April 21).
      • Apr 08, 2026 | Assembly
        • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
      • Mar 09, 2026 | Assembly
        • Referred to Coms. on P. E. & R. and HIGHER ED.
      • Feb 19, 2026 | Assembly
        • From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
      • Feb 18, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read first time. To print.
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