AB 596
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Amended Senate · Failed · by Ortega · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2025-09-13: (FAIL), 37 ayes, 22 noes, 21 not voting · AB 596 ORTEGA Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Aye (37): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Ash Kalra D, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Damon Connolly D, Gregg Hart D, Isaac Bryan D, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, John Harabedian D, Josh Lowenthal D, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Mike Fong D, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D
No (22): Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Carl DeMaio R, David Tangipa R, Diane Dixon R, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, James Gallagher R, Jeff Gonzalez R, Joe Patterson R, Josh Hoover R, Juan Alanis R, Kate Sanchez R, Laurie Davies R, Leticia Castillo R, Natasha Johnson R, Phillip Chen R, Stan Ellis R, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R
Not voting (21): Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, Dawn Addis D, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Jacqui Irwin D, Jesse Gabriel D, José Luis Solache D, Juan Carrillo D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Gipson D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D
Who lobbied on it
8 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 596 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
IN-N-OUT BURGERS · CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES · CALIFORNIA ATTRACTIONS AND PARKS ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA CLEAN MONEY ACTION FUND · COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, DISTRICT 9 · CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIFORNIA · LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES · WESTERN OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-19 | Asm Labor and Employment Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 6 | 0 |
| 2025-04-23 | Asm Appropriations Do pass. | (PASS) | 11 | 2 |
| 2025-04-28 | Assembly floor AB 596 McKinnor Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 63 | 10 |
| 2025-06-11 | Sen Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025-09-10 | Sen Elections and Constitutional Amendments Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 4 | 1 |
| 2025-09-11 | Sen Appropriations Do pass | (PASS) | 4 | 2 |
| 2025-09-12 | Senate floor Assembly 2nd Reading AB596 Ortega By Cervantes | (PASS) | 26 | 9 |
| 2025-09-13 | Assembly floor AB 596 ORTEGA Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (FAIL) | 37 | 22 |