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Votes at a glance: confirmations, resolutions and consent calendar — California Senate, June 12, 2026
Summary
A roundup of the Senate's final outcomes on June 12: confirmations of two governor appointments, adoption of ceremonial resolutions (SCR 181, SR 112), passage of SJR 18, and adoption of the consent calendar. Vote tallies are included where recorded.
Key outcomes from the California State Senate floor session on June 12, 2026:
- SJR 18 (campaign finance resolution opposing Citizens United): Passed by roll call, Ayes 28, Noes 8. Sponsor: Senator McNerney. Note: nonbinding resolution (message to federal government).
- SCR 181 (Family Justice Center Day): Adopted by unanimous roll call substitution, Ayes 36, Noes 0. Sponsor: Senator Grayson.
- SR 112 (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week): Adopted by unanimous roll call, Ayes 36, Noes 0. Sponsor: Senator Nilo.
- Appointment Confirmations: • Maggie Hallahan — Reappointment to the Boating and Waterways Commission: Confirmed (Ayes 36, Noes 0). Sponsor: Senator Grove. • Ken Sasaki — Reappointment to the Building Standards Commission: Confirmed (Ayes 36, Noes 0). Sponsor: Senator Grove.
- Procedural motions: A motion to give measures reported by the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee a second reading and order them to third reading passed by roll call, Ayes 28, Noes 8. Authors' amendments across the desk for leadership-approved bills were adopted by the same tally.
- Consent calendar: Adopted (Ayes 35, Noes 0 on item 93 and remaining items as announced).
Context: Several items were handled by unanimous substitution; SJR 18 was the primary contested floor item and drew extended debate concerning the appropriate scope of limits on corporate and outside spending and the distinction between corporate and union participation in elections. The session concluded with memorial adjournments and a recess until June 15, 2026, at 2 p.m.
