All Roll Calls
Yes: 168 • No: 52
CaliforniaAB 12232025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Public utilities.
Sponsored By: Maggy Krell (Democratic), Stephanie Nguyen (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Tax money must benefit taxed area
Money from a partial-county tax must mainly benefit the area that pays it. Spending inside that area counts as a primary benefit. The Authority must set clear rules to define primary benefit. These funds must add to, not replace, other transportation money for that area.
Voters and local leaders must approve tax
Any partial-county tax and spending plan must get a two-thirds vote of the Authority’s board. It must then be approved by the voters who live in the taxed area. Before adoption, the county board and city councils representing a majority of the included cities and a majority of the included city population must approve. After voter approval, changes or actions to carry it out need two majorities: members for the taxed city or cities, and members appointed by the county supervisors.
Bonds to build toll facilities
The Authority can sell bonds to fund high‑occupancy toll lanes and other toll facilities approved by the state. Bonds can be repaid with tolls or other lawful Authority funds. For CARTA‑run facilities, the Authority must have an agreement and CARTA must approve a spending plan before bonds are issued. A two‑thirds board vote is required. The bonds are not state debt, and interest is capped by state law.
Local sales tax in part of county
The Sacramento Transportation Authority can place a transportation sales tax on only part of the county. Before the vote, the board sets the exact area. Each city must be fully in or fully out, and the unincorporated area must be fully in or fully out. The taxed area must include at least two cities, or one city plus the unincorporated area. State tax code terms do not block a smaller-than-county district if other rules are met.
More funding for infill and transit projects
Local tax funds can pay for infrastructure that supports infill or transit‑oriented development in areas named by local governments and in regional plans that cut greenhouse gases. Infrastructure can include water, stormwater, wastewater, and similar utilities. However, no more than 5% of total tax revenue may go to these utility facilities, and only when paired with allowed transportation projects. These new spending rules do not change measures voters approved before January 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Maggy Krell
Democratic • House
Stephanie Nguyen
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/4/2025
Item 414 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 54 • No: 17
Senate vote • 9/3/2025
Item 117 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 28 • No: 11
legislature vote • 7/9/2025
Vote in CS83
Yes: 4 • No: 1
legislature vote • 6/24/2025
Vote in CS59
Yes: 11 • No: 3
House vote • 5/19/2025
Item 49 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 52 • No: 15
legislature vote • 4/28/2025
Vote in CX22
Yes: 12 • No: 4
legislature vote • 4/23/2025
Vote in CX15
Yes: 7 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 724, Statutes of 2025.
10/13/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/13/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.
9/15/2025legislatureSenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 54. Noes 17. Page 2935.).
9/4/2025HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9/4/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 28. Noes 11. Page 2445.).
9/3/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
7/15/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (July 9).
7/14/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. (Ayes 11. Noes 3.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
6/25/2025SenateReferred to Coms. on TRANS. and REV. & TAX.
5/28/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
5/20/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 52. Noes 15. Page 1597.)
5/19/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/12/2025HouseOrdered to second reading.
5/8/2025HouseWithdrawn from committee.
5/8/2025HouseRe-referred to Com. on APPR.
5/1/2025HouseRead second time and amended.
4/30/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 4.) (April 28).
4/29/2025HouseRe-referred to Com. on TRANS.
4/28/2025HouseRead second time and amended.
4/24/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. (Ayes 7. Noes 1.) (April 23).
4/23/2025HouseRe-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
4/2/2025HouseFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
4/1/2025HouseRe-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
3/11/2025HouseFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
3/10/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/13/2025
Enrolled
9/8/2025
Amended Senate
7/15/2025
Amended Assembly
4/30/2025
Amended Assembly
4/24/2025
Amended Assembly
4/1/2025
Amended Assembly
3/10/2025
Introduced
2/21/2025