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Senate unanimously passes SB 37 to sanction attorneys for misleading advertising
Summary
The California State Senate passed SB 37, a bill that establishes a mechanism to sanction attorneys for misleading advertising, by a recorded vote of 36-0 on the Senate floor.
Senate Bill 37, a measure that creates a mechanism to sanction attorneys for misleading advertising, passed the California State Senate by a recorded vote of 36-0 on the Senate floor.
Sponsor Sen. Tom Umberg told colleagues, “SB 37 is a bill that creates a mechanism to sanction attorneys for misleading advertising. I urge an I vote.” The remarks in support were brief and no extended debate appears in the floor transcript.
The roll call proceeded after Umberg’s remarks and the clerk recorded the votes. The final tally announced on the floor was “Ayes, 36. No, 0. The measure passes.” The transcript includes multiple roll-call entries showing senators recording “Aye” during the roll call.
The measure advanced without recorded dissent in the Senate and the body moved on to other items on the daily file after the vote.
