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AB 1853: Voter information guide: candidate statements.
What AB 1853 does, verified September 11, 2026
The bill aims to clarify the requirements for statewide referendum measures in California elections. It would require a condensed summary on the ballot label to include a fiscal impact statement, providing a more comprehensive view of the measure's estimated costs. The state voter information guide would need to be updated to provide a concise summary of the general meaning and effect of voting "yes" or "no" on each measure, including the impact of keeping or overturning the law.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-09-10)Alert me
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| Sep. 10, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 63. Noes 10.). |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | From committee: That the Senate amendments be concurred in. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (August 28). |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2. |