AB 8
Cannabis: cannabinoids: industrial hemp.
Became law · by Aguiar-Curry · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2025-09-13: (PASS), 73 ayes, 1 noes, 6 not voting · AB 8 AGUIAR-CURRY Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Aye (73): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Alexandra Macedo R, 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, David Tangipa R, Dawn Addis D, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Gallagher R, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, 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, Maggy Krell D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Phillip Chen R, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tom Lackey R
No (1): Carl DeMaio R
Not voting (6): Diane Dixon R, Leticia Castillo R, Natasha Johnson R, Sade Elhawary D, Tina McKinnor D, Tri Ta R
Who lobbied on it
31 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 8 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · CORNBREAD HEMP · SOUTH CORD MANAGEMENT LLC · CALIFORNIA BEER & BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS · CALIFORNIA CANNABIS AUTHORITY · CALIFORNIA CANNABIS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA CANNABIS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION (CaCOA) · CALIFORNIA NORML · CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATION · CANNACRAFT INC. · CHEECH & CHONG GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. · CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC · California Craft Brewers Association · GO BRANDS INC. (GO PUFF) · HUMBOLDT; COUNTY OF · KIVA CONFECTIONS · LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES · MARIN, COUNTY OF · MEDTERRA CBD LLC · MENDOCINO, COUNTY OF · MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY USA LLC · NORTHWEST CONFECTIONS CALIFORNIA, LLC · OJAI ENERGETICS · ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT · ORIGINS COUNCIL · RESOURCES LEGACY FUND · REYES HOLDINGS L.L.C. · Stiiizy · US HEMP ROUNDTABLE · United Food and Commercial Workers, Western States Council · Vertosa, Inc.
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-22 | Asm Business and Professions Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] | (PASS) | 17 | 0 |
| 2025-04-28 | Asm Revenue and Taxation Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 6 | 1 |
| 2025-05-23 | Asm Appropriations Do pass as amended. | (PASS) | 11 | 0 |
| 2025-06-02 | Assembly floor AB 8 Aguiar-Curry Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 73 | 1 |
| 2025-07-07 | Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation] | (PASS) | 11 | 0 |
| 2025-07-09 | Sen Revenue and Taxation Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | Sen Appropriations Placed on suspense file | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-08-29 | Sen Appropriations Do pass as amended | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-09-12 | Senate floor Assembly 3rd Reading AB8 Aguiar-Curry By Ashby | (PASS) | 37 | 0 |
| 2025-09-13 | Assembly floor AB 8 AGUIAR-CURRY Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (PASS) | 73 | 1 |