SB 1304
Respiratory Care Practice Act.
Became law · by Wahab · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Senate floor, 2026-08-27: (PASS), 40 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Unfinished Business SB1304 Wahab 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
12 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 1304 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE CENTRAL LLC AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES · AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION\CALIFORNIA · CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE · CONGREGATE LIVING HEALTH FACILITY ASSOCIATION · MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM SITE ASSOCIATION (MSA) · MY FRIENDS · ON LOK SENIOR HEALTH SERVICES · PEDIATRIC DAY HEALTH CARE COALITION · PLASMA PROTEIN THERAPEUTICS ASSOCIATION · SENIOR CARE ACTION NETWORK (SCAN HEALTH PLAN) · SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER, INC. D/B/A SOUTHERN CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER · TOGETHER WE GROW
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 10 | 0 |
| 2026-05-04 | Sen Appropriations Placed on suspense file | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | Sen Appropriations Do pass | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-05-18 | Senate floor Senate 3rd Reading SB1304 Wahab | (PASS) | 38 | 0 |
| 2026-06-30 | Asm Business and Professions Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 17 | 0 |
| 2026-08-13 | Asm Appropriations Do pass. | (PASS) | 14 | 0 |
| 2026-08-26 | Assembly floor SB 1304 Wahab Senate Third Reading By Berman | (PASS) | 72 | 0 |
| 2026-08-27 | Senate floor Unfinished Business SB1304 Wahab Concurrence | (PASS) | 40 | 0 |