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SB 73: Elections.
What SB 73 does, verified July 13, 2026
The bill aims to amend the elections code in California to inspect voting systems. The main points are: The elections official must inspect voting systems at least once every 2 years. The bill prohibits federal government agencies or their employees from inspecting voting systems unless authorized by a federal court order. The state must reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state if the commission determines the bill contains such costs. The bill declares it takes effect immediately as an urgency statute.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 10, Statutes of 2026. (2026-05-27)Alert me
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| May. 27, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 10, Statutes of 2026. |
| May. 27, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| May. 26, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. |
| May. 26, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 29. Noes 8. Page 4439.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May. 22, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |