AB 1079: Civil appeals: stay of enforcement.

The bill aims to modify the California code of civil procedure to address voting rights issues. In the absence of a trial court order, the perfecting of an appeal does not automatically stay enforcement of a judgment or order related to the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 or the Fair Maps Act of 2023. However, a trial court may order a stay if the Secretary of State certifies that it is necessary for the orderly administration of state elections. Parties found to have violated or be likely to violate these acts must reimburse county elections officials for costs incurred in enforcing the trial court's order or a court-issued order while an appeal is pending. This provision does not apply to judgments or orders entered before January 1, 2026.