State agencies: governmental linguistics.

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

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, every state department, commission, office, or agency must write its public documents in clear, jargon‑free language. Agencies must also create and publish a plain‑language policy on their website and assign senior staff to oversee compliance and respond to public feedback. The rule follows definitions and standards set by the Office of Data and Innovation.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5381.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0.)
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 0.) (May 14).
6. Apr 22, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 9, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 22. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on G.O.
9. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
10. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Joaquin Arambula (D) · sponsor
• Arambula

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