AB 789
Political Reform Act of 1974: security expenses.
Became law · by Bonta, Rivas · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2025-09-13: (PASS), 65 ayes, 6 noes, 9 not voting · AB 789 Bonta Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Aye (65): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, Dawn Addis D, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Gregg Hart D, Heath Flora R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Gallagher R, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, Joe Patterson R, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Hoover R, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Alanis R, Juan Carrillo D, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson 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, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D
No (6): Alexandra Macedo R, Carl DeMaio R, David Tangipa R, Diane Dixon R, Jeff Gonzalez R, Natasha Johnson R
Not voting (9): Greg Wallis R, Heather Hadwick R, Leticia Castillo R, Maggy Krell D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Phillip Chen R, Stan Ellis R, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R
Who lobbied on it
6 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 789 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
BREATHE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHESIOLOGY (CANA) · NATIONAL UNION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS · ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE · SAN DIEGO; CITY OF · UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Asm Health Do pass. | (PASS) | 13 | 0 |
| 2025-04-21 | Assembly floor AB 789 Bonta Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 59 | 4 |
| 2025-07-15 | Sen Elections and Constitutional Amendments Do pass | (PASS) | 4 | 0 |
| 2025-09-12 | Senate floor Assembly 3rd Reading AB789 Bonta et al. By Cabaldon | (PASS) | 31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-13 | Assembly floor AB 789 Bonta Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (PASS) | 65 | 6 |