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SB 791

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Enrolled · Vetoed · by Cortese · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2025-09-10: (PASS), 37 ayes, 0 noes, 3 not voting · Unfinished Business SB791 Cortese et al. Concurrence

Aye (37): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Brian Jones R, 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, 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

Not voting (3): Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Roger Niello R

Who lobbied on it

8 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 791 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

CALIFORNIA NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION · CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST INC. · CMDA-CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · CONSUMER WATCHDOG · CONSUMERS FOR AUTO RELIABILITY & SAFETY · ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES · PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO., L.P. · PUBLIC COUNSEL

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2025-04-22Sen Transportation
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Rules]
(PASS)121
2025-06-03Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB791 Cortese et al.
(PASS)291
2025-07-14Asm Transportation
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)110
2025-08-29Asm Appropriations
Do pass as amended.
(PASS)120
2025-09-08Assembly floor
SB 791 Cortese Senate Third Reading By Wilson
(PASS)603
2025-09-10Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB791 Cortese et al. Concurrence
(PASS)370