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SB 977

Chain restaurants: children’s meals.

Became law · by Weber Pierson · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2026-08-24: (PASS), 40 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Unfinished Business SB977 Weber Pierson 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

11 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 977 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. · SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS · Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation · AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION · American Heart Association · CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS · CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES · CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS · CHICK-FIL-A · COSTCO WHOLESALE · Kat Taylor

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2026-03-25Sen Health
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)110
2026-04-30Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB977 Weber Pierson
(PASS)360
2026-06-23Asm Health
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)150
2026-08-13Asm Appropriations
Do pass.
(PASS)141
2026-08-19Assembly floor
SB 977 Weber Pierson Senate Third Reading By Schiavo
(PASS)771
2026-08-24Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB977 Weber Pierson Concurrence
(PASS)400