Elections: translation of election materials.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill directs the Secretary of State to identify any county or political subdivision where at least 5,000 voting‑age residents—or 5% of the voting‑age population—are limited‑English‑proficient and belong to a single language minority. Those jurisdictions must then supply translated ballots, registration forms, notices and other election documents, and must staff vote centers with enough bilingual workers. The state will reimburse local costs that arise from these new duties.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 65. Noes 0. Page 6904.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Elections Committee Hearing
  Elections · Jul 1, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 28. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026May 14 set for first hearing. Reconsideration of favorable vote granted.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
10. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3971.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 14, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
12. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 21.

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Sabrina Cervantes (D) · sponsor
• Cervantes

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