AB 1603
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Became law · by Schultz · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Senate floor, 2026-08-26: (PASS), 31 ayes, 5 noes, 4 not voting · Assembly 3rd Reading AB1603 Schultz By Gonzalez
Aye (31): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Stephen Padilla D, Susan Rubio D, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D, Tony Strickland R
No (5): Brian Jones R, Kelly Seyarto R, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Roger Niello R, Suzette Martinez Valladares R
Not voting (4): Megan Dahle R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Shannon Grove R, Steven Choi R
Who lobbied on it
38 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 1603 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS · SYNGENTA CORPORATION · THE WONDERFUL COMPANY LLC · AFRICAN AMERICAN FARMERS OF CALIFORNIA · AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA · ALMOND ALLIANCE · AMERICAN COATINGS ASSOCIATION · Animal Health Institute · BAYER U.S. LLC · BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · BURBANK, CITY OF · CALIFORNIA FOOD AND FARMING NETWORK/CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS · CALIFORNIA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP, INC. · CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION · CALIFORNIA TABLE GRAPE COMMISSION · CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA · CHILDREN NOW · CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIFORNIA · CROPLIFE AMERICA · California Water Association · Corteva Agriscience LLC · EARTHJUSTICE · EARTHJUSTICE ACTION · ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP · FRIENDS OF THE EARTH · HENKEL CONSUMER BRANDS · Inland Empire Utilities Agency · LAND O'LAKES, INC. · MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY · NATIONAL AEROSOL ASSOCIATION · OLIVE OIL COMMISSION OF CALIFORNIA · Pest Control Operators of California · SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY · SEPRO CORPORATION · SUSTAINABLE PFAS ACTION NETWORK · WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Asm Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 5 | 2 |
| 2026-05-14 | Asm Appropriations Do pass as amended. | (PASS) | 10 | 4 |
| 2026-05-27 | Assembly floor AB 1603 Schultz Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 42 | 21 |
| 2026-06-24 | Sen Environmental Quality Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Agriculture] | (PASS) | 4 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sen Agriculture Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 4 | 1 |
| 2026-08-26 | Assembly floor AB 1603 Schultz Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (PASS) | 63 | 9 |
| 2026-08-26 | Senate floor Assembly 3rd Reading AB1603 Schultz By Gonzalez | (PASS) | 31 | 5 |