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SB 826: California Workforce Development Board: port automation.
What SB 826 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to mitigate the employment impacts of automation at California seaports. It reinstates provisions from previous law until January 1, 2029, to determine the best ways to address national security, cybersecurity, workforce, and economic impacts. An industry panel consisting of 17 members will inform the stakeholder process. The Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the California Workforce Development Board will issue findings and recommendations by July 1, 2027. The implementation of these provisions is contingent on an appropriation by the legislature.
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. |
| May. 23, 2025 | May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| May. 16, 2025 | Set for hearing May 23. |
| May. 12, 2025 | May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| May. 02, 2025 | Set for hearing May 12. |