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SB 1051

Foster care: childcare.

Became law · by Menjivar · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2026-08-27: (PASS), 40 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Unfinished Business SB1051 Menjivar et al. Concurrence

Aye (40): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Brian Jones R, 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, Kelly Seyarto R, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Megan Dahle R, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Roger Niello R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Shannon Grove R, Stephen Padilla D, Steven Choi R, Susan Rubio D, Suzette Martinez Valladares R, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D, Tony Strickland R

Who lobbied on it

5 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 1051 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

CALIFORNIA CHILDCARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL NETWORK · CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER INC. · LOS ANGELES; COUNTY OF · NEW VENTURE FUND · PUBLIC COUNSEL

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2026-04-06Sen Human Services
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)50
2026-04-23Senate floor
Consent Calendar 2nd SB1051 Menjivar
(PASS)370
2026-06-16Asm Human Services
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)70
2026-06-24Asm Appropriations
Do pass. To Consent Calendar.
(PASS)150
2026-08-25Assembly floor
SB 1051 Menjivar Senate Third Reading By Schiavo
(PASS)770
2026-08-27Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB1051 Menjivar et al. Concurrence
(PASS)400