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SB 788

Tax preparers: exemptions.

Became law · by Niello · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Assembly floor, 2025-09-04: (PASS), 77 ayes, 0 noes, 2 not voting · SB 788 Niello Senate Third Reading By Krell

Aye (77): Al Muratsuchi D, Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Carl DeMaio R, 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 Dixon R, 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, Leticia Castillo 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, Phillip Chen R, 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, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R

Not voting (2): Alex Lee D, Patrick Ahrens D

Who lobbied on it

3 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 788 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP · KPMG LLP · DELOITTE LLP

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2025-04-28Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)110
2025-06-03Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB788 Niello
(PASS)380
2025-06-24Asm Business and Professions
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)160
2025-07-09Asm Appropriations
Do pass.
(PASS)150
2025-09-04Assembly floor
SB 788 Niello Senate Third Reading By Krell
(PASS)770