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AB 1853: Voter information guide: candidate statements.
What AB 1853 does, verified August 25, 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: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (August 13). |