Courts: court interpreters.

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

The bill would modify existing rules that apply to court interpreters in California state courts. It affects judges, attorneys, interpreters, and any parties who rely on interpretation services, aiming to improve how interpreter services are provided. The measure has cleared the House and is now awaiting further action in the appropriations process.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 2. Page 4836.) · Apr 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
3. Apr 28, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 2. Page 4836.)
5. Apr 23, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 22).
7. Mar 17, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (March 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
9. Feb 13, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
10. Feb 12, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Alex Lee (D) · sponsor
• Lee

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