State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 mandates every state agency, department, office, and commission under the governor’s authority to develop a strategic plan and submit a yearly report by April 1. Plans must detail the plan’s elements, development process, timeline, performance measures, and include consultation with employee groups, the Legislature, client groups, suppliers and contractors. It also directs agencies to use data analysis and inclusive practices to advance racial equity and address identified disparities.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 18. Page 3300.). · Sep 11, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 18, 2025
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
2. Oct 13, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
3. Oct 13, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
4. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
5. Sep 11, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 18. Page 3300.).
6. Sep 10, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 2800.).
7. Sep 10, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
8. Sep 8, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Sep 5, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
10. Sep 2, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
11. Aug 29, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
12. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 29).

The 12 most recent of 27 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Sharp-Collins · sponsor
• Bonta
• Bryan
• Elhawary
• Gipson
• Jackson
• McKinnor
• Ransom
• Richardson
• Smallwood-Cuevas
• Weber Pierson
• Wilson

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