AB 2222
  • Introduced
    Feb 19, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 27, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 30, 2026
  • Became Law
    Sep 30, 2026
AB 2222
California Assembly Bill
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Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law: credits: local news outlets: business expense deduction: excessive employee remuneration.
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legislature • Sep 30, 2026: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 849, Statutes of 2026.
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09/30/26 - Chaptered
Assembly Calendar: Unfinished Business – Concurrence In Senate Amendments
Position: 44

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Apr 20, 2026, Assembly
Do pass as amended 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.
YES: 12
NO: 2
OTHER: 1
YES: 12

NO: 2

NOT VOTING: 1

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May 27, 2026, Assembly
AB 2222 Ward Assembly Third Reading
YES: 63
NO: 10
OTHER: 7
YES: 63

NO: 10

NOT VOTING: 7

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Jun 24, 2026, Senate
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 4

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 1

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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 30, 2026, Senate
      3rd Reading AB2222 Ward et al. By McNerney
      YES: 30
      NO: 10
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 30

      NO: 10

      OTHER: 0
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      Aug 31, 2026, Assembly
      AB 2222 Ward Concurrence in Senate Amendments
      YES: 59
      NO: 15
      OTHER: 5
      YES: 59

      NO: 15

      NOT VOTING: 5

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      • Sep 30, 2026 | legislature
        • Approved by the Governor.
        • Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 849, Statutes of 2026.
      • Sep 15, 2026 | legislature
        • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
      • Aug 31, 2026 | Assembly
        • Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 59. Noes 15. Page 6983.).
      • Aug 30, 2026 | Assembly
        • In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
      • Aug 30, 2026 | Senate
        • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 29. Noes 10.).
      • Aug 28, 2026 | Senate
        • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
      • Aug 27, 2026 | Senate
        • Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
      • Aug 24, 2026 | Senate
        • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
      • Aug 21, 2026 | Senate
        • Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
      • Aug 20, 2026 | Senate
        • Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
      • 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.
      • Jun 29, 2026 | Senate
        • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
      • Jun 25, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (June 24).
      • Jun 17, 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 REV. & TAX.
      • Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
        • Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
      • 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 63. Noes 10. Page 5455.)
      • May 22, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5273.)
      • May 21, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5242.)
      • May 18, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
      • May 14, 2026 | Assembly
        • Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
        • Coauthors revised.
        • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (May 14).
      • May 13, 2026 | Assembly
        • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
      • Apr 23, 2026 | Assembly
        • Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
      • Apr 22, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read second time and amended.
      • Apr 21, 2026 | Assembly
        • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 20).
      • Apr 13, 2026 | Assembly
        • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.
      • Mar 10, 2026 | Assembly
        • Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
      • Mar 09, 2026 | Assembly
        • Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
        • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. Read second time and amended.
      • Feb 20, 2026 | Assembly
        • From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
      • Feb 19, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read first time. To print.
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