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Home/Bills/SB 970California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 970: Military or overseas voters.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 15, 2026

What SB 970 does, verified August 15, 2026

This bill aims to improve the voting process for military and overseas voters. It requires the Secretary of State to establish regulations that facilitate the secure return of ballots delivered electronically. The goal is to enhance the voting experience for these voters and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-13)Alert me
Recent actions23 total · showing 5
Aug. 13, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 13, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Aug. 13, 2026Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
Aug. 05, 2026August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Jul. 01, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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