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SB 291

Contractors: workers’ compensation insurance.

Became law · by Grayson · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2025-09-09: (PASS), 40 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Unfinished Business SB291 Grayson 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

3 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 291 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF CALIFORNIA · SACRAMENTO REGIONAL BUILDERS EXCHANGE · UNITED CHAMBER ADVOCACY NETWORK UCAN

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2025-04-21Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary]
(PASS)110
2025-04-29Sen Judiciary
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)130
2025-05-28Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB291 Grayson
(PASS)350
2025-06-24Asm Business and Professions
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Insurance] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)160
2025-07-16Asm Insurance
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)170
2025-08-29Asm Appropriations
Do pass.
(PASS)150
2025-09-08Assembly floor
SB 291 Grayson Senate Third Reading By Carrillo
(PASS)790
2025-09-09Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB291 Grayson Concurrence
(PASS)400