2-1-1 information and referral response system.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill would require the Public Utilities Commission and the Office of Emergency Services to connect the 2‑1‑1 community referral service with state emergency planning, provide operational support to 2‑1‑1 providers, and set up a 2‑1‑1 Fund in the State Treasury. It impacts the PUC, Cal OES, the designated 2‑1‑1 lead entity, local 2‑1‑1 centers, and all Californians who rely on non‑emergency assistance, especially during disasters. The Governor vetoed the measure.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6793.). · Aug 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Coms. on E.M. and E., U & C.
2. May 21, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 5227.)
3. May 21, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 16, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 15).
10. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on C. & C.
11. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Com. on C. & C.
12. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on C. & C. Read second time and amended.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Rhodesia Ransom (D) · sponsor
• Ransom

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