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AB 1996: California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.
What AB 1996 does, verified August 29, 2026
The bill would establish the California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The council would be co-chaired by the Secretary of California Health and Human Services and the Director of Social Services. The council would have 18 members and would be responsible for evaluating the impacts of policy proposals on children and submitting analysis on budget provisions affecting child poverty and well-being. The council would submit reports to the legislature, including an initial report by July 1, 2027, and would analyze the governor's annual budget proposal and the May Revision within 10 days of their release.
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Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.). (2026-08-28)Alert me
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| Aug. 28, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |