California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 699 — Legislature: constitutional course.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Existing law provides for the administration of the constitutional oath of office and seating of Members of the Legislature at the beginning of any regular session of the Legislature. Existing law requires each Member of the Legislature and each designated employee of the Legislature to attend certain orientation courses conducted by the appropriate legislative ethics committees at least once in each biennial session. This bill would require all Members and employees of the Legislature to attend a course regarding the United States Constitution and the California Constitution within 6 months of the convening of a regular session of the Legislature, except as specified. The bill would require the Legislative Counsel Bureau to develop and conduct the course, as specified.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. January 13 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  4. Set for hearing January 13.

  5. May 6 hearing: Testimony taken. Hearing postponed by committee.

  6. Set for hearing May 6.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  8. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  9. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  10. Read first time.

  11. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.

  12. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Ochoa Bogh · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Ochoa Bogh

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights elections education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 699 do?
Existing law provides for the administration of the constitutional oath of office and seating of Members of the Legislature at the beginning of any regular session of the Legislature. Existing law requires each Member of the Legislature and each designated employee of the Legislature to attend certain orientation courses conducted by the appropriate legislative ethics committees at least once in each biennial session. This bill would require all Members and employees of the Legislature to attend a course regarding the United States Constitution and the California Constitution within 6 months of the convening of a regular session of the Legislature, except as specified. The bill would require the Legislative Counsel Bureau to develop and conduct the course, as specified.
Who sponsors SB 699?
SB 699 is sponsored by Ochoa Bogh.
What is the current status of SB 699?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 699?
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