Lithium-ion vehicle batteries: emergencies: advisory group.

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

AB 696 required the Office of the State Fire Marshal to convene a Lithium‑Ion Car Battery Advisory Group by the end of 2026. The group would meet quarterly, consult experts, and develop emergency‑response standards for lithium‑ion vehicle batteries, with the provisions set to expire in 2029. The bill was passed by the legislature but was vetoed by the governor.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 2860.). · Sep 3, 2025

Hearings

• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Jul 16, 2025
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 9, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Mar 25, 2025

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
2. Oct 11, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
3. Oct 11, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
4. Sep 9, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
5. Sep 3, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 2860.).
6. Sep 2, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2396.).
7. Sep 2, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
8. Aug 21, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Aug 20, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
10. Aug 20, 2025Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
11. Aug 20, 2025Ordered to third reading.
12. Aug 20, 2025From Consent Calendar.

The 12 most recent of 30 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Ransom · sponsor
• Lackey

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