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SB 699: Legislature: constitutional course.
What SB 699 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill would require all members and employees of the legislature to attend a course regarding the United States Constitution and the California Constitution within six months of the convening of a regular session of the legislature. The course would be developed and conducted by the Legislative Counsel Bureau. This course is intended to provide a constitutional course for legislators and employees to ensure they understand the framework of government and their roles within it.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | January 13 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Jan. 05, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD. |
| Dec. 23, 2025 | Set for hearing January 13. |
| May. 07, 2025 | May 6 hearing: Testimony taken. Hearing postponed by committee. |