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Laura Richardson D

State Senator
California Senate District 18 — Seat 3
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028

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On Record (45)

Bill CommunityCareExpansionProgram
Existing law establishes the Community Care Expansion Program, under the administration of the State Department of Social Services. Under the program, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, the department awards grants to qualified grantees to administer projects for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of property to be operated as residential adult and senior care facilities, or to promote the sustainability …
Jun 22, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Smallbusinessliaisoncontractinformationdisabledveteranbusinessenterpriseparticipationsmallbusinessprocurementparticipation
Existing law establishes the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, led by the Small Business Advocate, and sets forth its powers and duties relating to advocacy on behalf of small businesses and providing small businesses with the information they need to survive in the marketplace. Existing law requires a state agency that …
Jun 22, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Cemeteries
(1) Existing law, the Cemetery and Funeral Act, establishes the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs and sets forth its powers and duties relating to the licensure and regulation of, among others, cemeteries and cemetery authorities. Existing law authorizes the bureau to establish necessary rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the act and …
Jun 22, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CaliforniaStateLibrarystatepinnipedStudy
Existing law establishes the state flag and the state's emblems, including, among other things, the California Grizzly Bear as the state animal, the California gray whale as the state marine mammal, and the Pacific leatherback sea turtle as the state marine reptile. Existing law establishes the California State Library within the state government and vests control of the library to …
May 26, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Workers'compensationprofessionalathletes
Existing law establishes a workers' compensation system, administered by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation, to compensate an employee, as defined, for injuries sustained in the course of employment. Existing law provides that an injury may be either "specific," occurring as the result of one incident or exposure that causes disability or need for medical treatment, or …
May 26, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill PersonalincometaxesDeductionselderlyseniors
The Personal Income Tax Law, in modified conformity with federal income tax laws, allows various deductions from gross income in calculating adjusted gross income. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2032, would allow a deduction in determining adjusted gross income for a taxpayer in an amount equal to $3,000 per …
May 26, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill PreventiveTreatmentHealthCareAct
(1) Existing law requires the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA) to enter into partnerships resulting in the production of generic prescription drugs, including at least one form of insulin made available at production and dispensing costs, if one does not already exist in the market. Existing law additionally authorizes CHHSA to enter into partnerships to increase competition, lower …
May 26, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CaliforniaAlternativeEnergyandAdvancedTransportationFinancingAuthorityGoGreenProgram
Under existing law, the purpose of the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act is to advance the state's goals of reducing the levels of greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the deployment of sustainable and renewable energy sources, implementing measures that increase the efficiency of the use of energy, creating high quality employment opportunities, and lessening the state's dependence …
May 26, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill InteragencyWorkingGrouponTransportationFuelsTransitionStrategy
Existing law establishes the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight to, among other things, provide independent oversight and analysis of the transportation fuels market for the protection of consumers by identifying market design flaws, market power abuses, and any other manner by which market participants act to harm competition or act contrary to the best interests of the consumers in the …
May 25, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 9084 of, and to add Section 3016.6 to, the Elections Code, relating to elections, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 25724 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the state vehicle fleet.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Section 11148.5.1 to the Government Code, relating to small businesses.
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An act to add Section 25372.5 to the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
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An act to amend Section 50651.1 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.
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An act to add Section 7604 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Chapter 9.5 (commencing with Section 4775) to Part 3 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to wildlife.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Article 5 (commencing with Section 40275) to Chapter 1 of Division 17 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 8654.8 of the Government Code, relating to fire safety.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Section 26016 to the Public Resources Code, relating to energy, and making an appropriation therefor.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 17072 of, and to add and repeal Section 17213 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 1797.182 and 1797.183 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to emergency medical services.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 7612.12 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to cemeteries.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 25354 of the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 6377 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Section 116886 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to drinking water.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 103885 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to cancer.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 11148 and 11148.5 of, and to add Section 11149 to, the Government Code, relating to business.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 7583.6 and 7583.10 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Sections 4752 and 4766 to the Civil Code, and to add Chapter 4.2.2 (commencing with Section 65914.200) to Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Section 1374.6 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to health care coverage.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 44268.2 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to transportation electrification.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 14197 and 14197.9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Section 53060.8 to the Government Code, relating to local government.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 51226.3 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2180) to Division 1.2 of the Financial Code, relating to financial protection.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add and repeal Section 40453 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to air pollution.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Section 425.4 to the Government Code, relating to state government.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 127693 of, and to add Sections 1374.6 and 130514 to, the Health and Safety Code, to add Section 10123.62 to the Insurance Code, and to add Section 2805 to the Labor Code, relating to health.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add and repeal Section 12893.1 of the Government Code, relating to workforce development.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Section 19596.2 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to horse racing.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 25845, 38773.1, and 38773.5 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 50252.1 and 50254 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Part 3 (commencing with Section 2000) to Division 6 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, and to add Article 1.6 (commencing with Section 2790) to Chapter 2 of Division 3 of the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 41365, 41366.5, and 41366.6 of the Education Code, relating to charter schools.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
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An act to add Article 8.2 (commencing with Section 65458) to Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, relating to land use, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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The California Prompt Payment Act requires a state agency that awards a grant or that acquires property or services pursuant to a contract to make timely payments pursuant to the grant or contract. If a state agency or the Controller …
Aug 21, 2026 · details / share
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Existing law authorizes a peace officer, as defined, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations, as specified, to immobilize a vehicle with a device made for that purpose, …
Jul 11, 2026 · details / share
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Existing law authorizes an unmarried person who is under 18 years of age to marry upon obtaining a court order granting permission and the written consent of at least one of the parents or the guardian of each underage party …
Jun 22, 2026 · details / share
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This measure would designate August 10, 2026, and August 10 of each subsequent year thereafter, as Black Girl Joy Day and encourage all Californians to join in celebrating Black Girl Joy Day.
Jun 22, 2026 · details / share
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Existing law establishes the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which is under the direction of the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation. Existing law makes the department responsible for administering various laws relating to financial institutions, including the Banking …
Jun 22, 2026 · details / share
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This measure would recognize June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth and would urge the people of California to join in celebrating Juneteenth as a day to honor and reflect on the significant role that African Americans have played in the history …
Jun 22, 2026 · details / share
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This measure would honor the late civil rights pioneer Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
May 26, 2026 · details / share
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This measure would recognize February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many …
May 26, 2026 · details / share
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This measure would call on Congress to enact legislation that restores and strengthens the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and it would call on the President to sign the legislation.
May 26, 2026 · details / share
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The California Constitution, pursuant to provisions enacted by the Proposition 209, an initiative measure adopted by the voters at the November 5, 1996, statewide general election, prohibits the state from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or …
May 26, 2026 · details / share
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Existing law prohibits an agency from disclosing personal information that would link the information to the individual unless, among other things, the information is provided to a governmental entity by law, or the disclosure is to the individual to whom …
May 26, 2026 · details / share
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The California Constitution provides that all property is taxable and requires that it be assessed at the same percentage of fair market value, unless otherwise provided by the California Constitution or federal law. The California Constitution and existing property tax …
May 26, 2026 · details / share
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Existing law requires the governing board of a school district or the governing body of a charter school that requires a course in health education for graduation from high school to include instruction in performing compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) , …
May 25, 2026 · details / share
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Relative to federal disaster aid.
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An act to amend Section 44011 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 259 of the Vehicle Code, relating to air pollution.
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An act to add and repeal Section 12818 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Section 4760.2 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 13200 and 23109.2 of, and to add Section 23109.4 to, the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Title 3B (commencing with Section 391.90) to Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to amend Section 6309 of the Family Code, relating to domestic violence.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 2960) to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to wildlife.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 14838.5 and 14838.64 of the Government Code, relating to public contracts.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to repeal Section 11351.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Article 5 (commencing with Section 290) to Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 635, 636, 726, 730, and 875 of, and to add Section 636.3 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles.
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An act to add Section 1569.493 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to residential care facilities for the elderly.
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An act to amend Section 46392 of the Education Code, relating to education finance, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 312.5 and 21213 of, and to add Sections 21200.1 and 21206.5 to, the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Section 1373.15 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10123.175 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 27560 and 31615 of, and to add Section 31640.5 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Section 4772 to the Public Resources Code, relating to fire prevention.
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An act to add Section 15008 to the Government Code, relating to state government.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 17053.88.5, 18855, and 23688.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, and making an appropriation therefor.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Part 10 (commencing with Section 12996) to Division 6 of the Water Code, relating to water, and making an appropriation therefor.
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An act to add Section 12012.120 to the Government Code, relating to tribal gaming, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
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An act to add Sections 1256.05 and 1256.06 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to perinatal health care.
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An act to add Section 1339.76 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to health care services.
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An act to add Chapter 4.8 (commencing with Section 8308) to Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to postsecondary education, and making an appropriation therefor.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Section 5433 of, and to add and repeal Sections 918.3 and 5436 of, the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
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An act to add Section 5367 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to outdoor advertising.
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An act to amend Sections 314 and 748.3 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to public utilities.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Section 39633 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to air resources.
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An act to add and repeal Section 205.5.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Section 14132.916 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Section 1714.44 to the Civil Code, relating to slavery.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend and repeal Section 68083 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 6700 and 6717 of the Government Code, relating to state holidays, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Section 33315.5 to the Education Code, and to add Section 8310.10 to the Government Code, relating to state government administration.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 8270) to Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to youth.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Section 11816 of, and to add Section 11818 to, the Government Code, relating to state government.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Section 51523 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11899) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, by providing the funds necessary therefor through …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Section 22661 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 70.5, 170, and 205.5 of, and to add and repeal Section 287 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Sections 1569.695 and 1596.8535 of, to add Sections 1418.23, 1524.2, 1524.3, 1568.069, 1568.257, 1569.192, and 1796.64 to, to add Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 11834.60) to Part 2 of Division 10.5 of, and to add Chapter …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Section 261 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Title 7.85 (commencing with Section 67700) to, and to add and repeal Section 66513.5 of, the Government Code, and to amend Section 131102 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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An act to amend Section 815 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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An act to add Chapter 3.15 (commencing with Section 41475) to Part 24 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to education finance.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share