Legislature: constitutional course.

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 adds a new law that makes all members of the state legislature and designated legislative employees attend a training on the U.S. and California Constitutions. The Legislative Counsel Bureau, in consultation with the Joint Rules Committee, would design and run the course, but participants can be exempt if they prove knowledge of the material or are licensed California attorneys. The measure aims to ensure officials understand constitutional limits and responsibilities.

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Vote

April 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 3979.) Reconsideration granted. · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 21, 2026
• JUDICIARY
  Senate Judiciary Committee · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. Apr 22, 2026April 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 3979.) Reconsideration granted.
2. Apr 13, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
3. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
4. Feb 23, 2026Read first time.
5. Feb 23, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
6. Feb 20, 2026Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Ochoa Bogh · sponsor

Bill text

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