Public works.

Legislative status

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

Summary

AB 1859, titled “Public works,” cleared the California Assembly with a 10‑2 committee vote and was referred to the Appropriations Committee for further action. The measure deals with matters related to public‑works activities in the state, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available summary. Its passage moves it toward possible consideration in the next legislative stage.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 14. Page 5473.) · May 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 30, 2026
• Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Hearing
  Labor, Public Employment and Retirement · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. May 28, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 14.)
3. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 3.) (May 14).
6. Apr 22, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Mar 19, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
9. Feb 23, 2026Referred to Coms. on L. & E. and JUD.
10. Feb 12, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
11. Feb 11, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Liz Ortega (D) · sponsor
• Ortega

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