Senate Floor Session

Senate · August 18, 2026

0:00/3:30

3:30:55

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40:00

1:20:00

2:00:00

2:40:00

3:30:00

Call to order and roll call

1:15 → 2:05(50s)

Presiding officer asked the secretary to call the roll and announced a quorum is present; floor procedures noted (suspension of rule 55 to allow videographer/photographer).

Speakers:

The California State Senate convened for a floor session that included ceremonial tributes to outgoing members and consideration of a package of bills. Lawmakers debated and voted on several bills, including AB 2624 (expanding Safe at Home protections), SB 11‑93 (county discretionary spending transparency), and measures addressing ADU hookups, poll worker recruitment, and water‑rate standards.

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