California 20252026 Regular Session Status: To Executive 1 D cosponsors

SB 715 — Elections.

Last action — Approved by the Governor.

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 21, 2025. It awaits signature.

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Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 64% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill relates to the administration of elections.

The bill addresses various aspects of how elections are administered. It has been amended multiple times during the legislative process.

Summary

Elections.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 17 section(s) of the California codes: Section 6041 of the Elections Code; Section 6340 of the Elections Code; Section 6520 of the Elections Code; Section 6722 of the Elections Code; Section 6852 of the Elections Code; Section 8020 of the Elections Code.

  • Section 6041 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 6340 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 6520 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 6722 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 6852 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 8020 of the Elections Code

    118th 163rd 92nd → 120th 165th 95th

    amended

  • Section 8020.5 of the Elections Code

    92nd 88th → 95th 90th

    amended

  • Section 8022 of the Elections Code

    92nd 92nd 88th → 95th 95th 90th

    amended

  • Section 8024 of the Elections Code

    92nd 92nd 92nd 88th → 95th 95th 95th 90th

    amended

  • Section 8027 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 8028 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 8121 of the Elections Code

    five → 10

    amended

  • Section 8903 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

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  • Section 10220 of the Elections Code

    118th 92nd → 120th 95th

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  • Section 10224 of the Elections Code

    92nd → 95th

    amended

  • Section 10225 of the Elections Code

    92nd 92nd 88th 92nd 88th → 95th 95th 90th 95th 90th

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  • Section 10229 of the Elections Code

    92nd 88th 92nd Whenever 88 81 SEC. 19. 118th 92nd 92nd 92nd 92nd 88th SEC. 20. 118th 92nd 92nd SEC. 21. 92nd 92nd 92nd 88th 88th SEC. 22. 118 92 92nd SEC. 23. 92nd 92nd 92nd 88th 88th 126 140 SEC. 24.Section 10704 of the Elections Code is amended to read:10704.(a)Except as provided in subdivision (b), a special primary election shall be held in the district in which the vacancy occurred on the 10th Tuesday or, if the 10th Tuesday is the day of or the day following a state holiday, the 11th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election at which the vacancy is to be filled. Candidates at the primary election shall be nominated in the manner set forth in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 8000) of Part 1 of Division 8, except that nomination papers shall not be circulated more than 78 days before the primary election, shall be left with the county elections official for examination not less than 60 days before the primary election, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State not less than 60 days before the primary election.(b)A special primary election shall be held in the district in which the vacancy occurred on the 11th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election at which the vacancy is to be filled if both of the following conditions apply:(1)The 11th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election is an established election date pursuant to Section 1000.(2)A statewide or local election occurring wholly or partially within the same territory in which the vacancy exists is scheduled for the 11th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election.(c)The sample ballot for a special election shall contain a written explanation of the election procedure for voter-nominated office as specified in subdivision (b) of Section 9083.5. Immediately after the explanation shall be printed the following: “If one candidate receives more than 50% of the votes cast at the special primary election, the candidate will be elected to fill the vacancy and no special general election will be held.”(d)On the ballot for a special election, immediately before or above the first contest for a voter-nominated office, the following words shall be printed:“Voter-Nominated OfficesAll voters may vote in these contests.Candidates display a party preference (or None) for the information of voters. This is not a party endorsement or approval.” 127th 113th 125 125 SEC. 25. (b)A candidate who submits a ballot designation worksheet shall provide documentary evidence that supports each of their proposed ballot designations. Examples of acceptable documentary evidence include a current teaching credential issued by the State of California, a business license, or letter from an employer verifying current employment.(c) (d) either the documentary evidence required by subdivision (b), or both, 82nd 82nd 82nd 82nd 82nd 82nd SEC. 26. 93rd 93 88th 88 SEC. 27. → 95th 90th 95th SEC. 19. Section 10403 of the Elections Code is amended to read: Except as provided in subdivision (d), whenever 95 88 (d) In lieu of filing a resolution pursuant to subdivision (a) with the board of supervisors and filing a copy with the elections official, a district, city, or other political subdivision may file the resolution with only the elections official if, at least 95 days before the date of the election, either of the following requirements is met:(1) The elections official provides the resolution to the board of supervisors.(2) The board of supervisors has authorized the elections official to receive resolutions and consolidate elections without seeking new approval by the board of supervisors for each election. SEC. 20. 120th 95th 95th 95th 95th 90th SEC. 21. 120th 95th 95th SEC. 22. 95th 95th 95th 90th 90th SEC. 23. 120 95 95th SEC. 24. 95th 95th 95th 90th 90th SEC. 25. Section 10703 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 133 147 SEC. 26. Section 12101 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 134th 120th SEC. 27. Section 12262 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 132 132 SEC. 28. (b) (c) SEC. 29. Section 13112 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 89th 89th 89th 89th 89th 89th SEC. 30. 95th 95 SEC. 30.5. Section 13307 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 95th 95 Section 14035 and SEC. 31. SEC. 32.

    amended

Action History

  1. Approved by the Governor.

  2. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.

  3. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.

  5. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6943.) Ordered to the Senate.

  6. Ordered to third reading.

  7. Read third time and amended.

  8. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  9. Assembly Rule 63 suspended.

  10. From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 13).

  11. Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

  12. August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.

  13. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  14. Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  15. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

  16. June 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  17. Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.

  18. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

  19. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 27. Noes 8. Page 1298.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  20. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  21. From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.

  22. Set for hearing May 19.

  23. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  24. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 1. Page 937.) (April 29).

  25. Set for hearing April 29.

  26. Re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.

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

  28. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  29. Read first time.

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

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SB 715 Allen Senate Third Reading By Berman

Passed 75 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 18001
Democratic 56003
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 75004
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (79)
Member Party Vote
Ávila Farías — Yea
Addis, Dawn Democratic Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Ahrens, Patrick Democratic Yea
Alvarez, David Democratic Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Bains, Jasmeet Democratic Yea
Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca Democratic Yea
Bennett, Steve Democratic Yea
Berman, Marc Democratic Yea
Boerner, Tasha Democratic Yea
Bonta, Mia Democratic Yea
Bryan, Isaac G. Democratic Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Not Voting
Caloza, Jessica Democratic Yea
Carrillo, Juan Democratic Yea
Connolly, Damon Democratic Yea
Elhawary, Sade Democratic Yea
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea
Gabriel, Jesse Democratic Yea
Garcia, Robert Democratic Yea
Gipson, Mike A. Democratic Yea
González, Mark Democratic Yea
Haney, Matt Democratic Yea
Harabedian, John Democratic Yea
Hart, Gregg Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Jackson, Corey A. Democratic Not Voting
Kalra, Ash Democratic Yea
Krell, Maggy Democratic Not Voting
Lee, Alex Democratic Yea
Lowenthal, Josh Democratic Yea
McKinnor, Tina Democratic Yea
Muratsuchi, Al Democratic Yea
Nguyen, Stephanie Democratic Yea
Ortega, Liz Democratic Yea
Pacheco, Blanca Democratic Yea
Papan, Diane Democratic Yea
Patel, Darshana R. Democratic Yea
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Petrie-Norris, Cottie Democratic Yea
Quirk-Silva, Sharon Democratic Yea
Ramos, James C. Democratic Yea
Ransom, Rhodesia Democratic Yea
Rivas, Robert Democratic Yea
Rodriguez, Celeste Democratic Yea
Rodriguez, Michelle Democratic Yea
Rogers, Chris Democratic Yea
Rubio, Blanca E. Democratic Yea
Schiavo, Pilar Democratic Yea
Schultz, Nick Democratic Yea
Sharp-Collins, LaShae Democratic Yea
Solache, Jr., José Luis Democratic Yea
Soria, Esmeralda Democratic Yea
Stefani, Catherine Democratic Yea
Valencia, Avelino Democratic Yea
Ward, Christopher M. Democratic Yea
Wicks, Buffy Democratic Yea
Wilson, Lori D. Democratic Yea
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Yea
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Castillo, Leticia Republican Yea
Chen, Phillip Republican Yea
Davies, Laurie Republican Yea
DeMaio, Carl Republican Yea
Dixon, Diane Republican Yea
Ellis, Stan Republican Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Not Voting
Gonzalez, Jeff Republican Yea
Hadwick, Heather Republican Yea
Hoover, Josh Republican Yea
Johnson, Natasha Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea
Macedo, Alexandra Republican Yea
Patterson, Joe Republican Yea
Sanchez, Kate Republican Yea
Ta, Tri Republican Yea
Tangipa, David J. Republican Yea
Wallis, Greg Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Do pass as amended.

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 11000
Republican 0004
Total 11004
% of votes cast 73%0%0%27%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Caloza, Jessica Democratic Yea
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea
González, Mark Democratic Yea
Krell, Maggy Democratic Yea
Pacheco, Blanca Democratic Yea
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Sharp-Collins, LaShae Democratic Yea
Solache, Jr., José Luis Democratic Yea
Wicks, Buffy Democratic Yea
Dixon, Diane Republican Not Voting
Hoover, Josh Republican Not Voting
Ta, Tri Republican Not Voting
Tangipa, David J. Republican Not Voting

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Committee vote — Committee CX04 — Committee vote

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 6000
Republican 2000
Total 8000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
Bennett, Steve Democratic Yea
Berman, Marc Democratic Yea
Elhawary, Sade Democratic Yea
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Solache, Jr., José Luis Democratic Yea
Stefani, Catherine Democratic Yea
Ellis, Stan Republican Yea
Johnson, Natasha Republican Yea

Official roll call →

3rd Reading SB715 Allen et al.

Passed 27 Yea · 8 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 27102
Republican 0703
Total 27805
% of votes cast 68%20%0%13%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Allen, Benjamin Democratic Yea
Archuleta, Bob Democratic Yea
Arreguín, Jesse Democratic Yea
Ashby, Angelique V. Democratic Yea
Becker, Josh Democratic Yea
Blakespear, Catherine S. Democratic Yea
Cabaldon, Christopher Democratic Yea
Caballero, Anna M. Democratic Yea
Cervantes, Sabrina Democratic Yea
Cortese, Dave Democratic Yea
Durazo, Maria Elena Democratic Not Voting
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Hurtado, Melissa Democratic Yea
Laird, John Democratic Yea
Limón, Monique Democratic Yea
McGuire, Mike Democratic Yea
McNerney, Jerry Democratic Yea
Menjivar, Caroline Democratic Yea
Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic Yea
Pérez, Sasha Renée Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Not Voting
Richardson, Laura Democratic Yea
Rubio, Susan Democratic Yea
Smallwood-Cuevas, Lola Democratic Yea
Stern, Henry I. Democratic Yea
Umberg, Thomas J. Democratic Yea
Wahab, Aisha Democratic Yea
Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah Democratic Yea
Wiener, Scott D. Democratic Nay
Alvarado-Gil, Marie Republican Nay
Choi, Steven S. Republican Not Voting
Dahle, Megan Republican Not Voting
Grove, Shannon Republican Nay
Jones, Brian W. Republican Nay
Niello, Roger W. Republican Nay
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Nay
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Nay
Strickland, Tony Republican Nay
Valladares, Suzette Martinez Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 9 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 9000
Republican 0101
Total 9101
% of votes cast 82%9%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Arreguín, Jesse Democratic Yea
Cabaldon, Christopher Democratic Yea
Caballero, Anna M. Democratic Yea
Cortese, Dave Democratic Yea
Durazo, Maria Elena Democratic Yea
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic Yea
Wahab, Aisha Democratic Yea
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Nay
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Not Voting

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What does SB 715 do?
Elections.
Who sponsors SB 715?
SB 715 is sponsored by Allen, Benjamin (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 715?
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