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SCA 5

A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 16 to Article XIIIB thereof, and by amending Section 8 of, and adding Section 8.7 to, Article XVI thereof, relating to education finance.

Senate · Schools

Floor votes (1)

August 10, 2026 — Third reading vote

Passed · 27 yes · 9 no · 4 other

Yes (27): Ben Allen, Bob Archuleta, Jesse Arreguín, Angelique Ashby, Catherine Blakespear, Anna Caballero, Sabrina Cervantes, Dave Cortese, María Elena Durazo, Lena Gonzalez, Tim Grayson, Melissa Hurtado, John Laird, Monique Limón, Mike McGuire, Jerry McNerney, Steve Padilla, Sasha Pérez, Eloise Reyes, Laura Richardson, Susan Rubio, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Henry Stern, Tom Umberg, Aisha Wahab, Akilah Weber Pierson, Scott Wiener

No (9): Christopher Cabaldon, Megan Dahle, Shannon Grove, Brian Jones, Roger Niello, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Kelly Seyarto, Tony Strickland, Suzette Valladares

Other / no vote recorded (4): Marie Alvarado-Gil, Josh Becker, Steve Choi, Caroline Menjivar

Official motion wording

3rd Reading SCA5 Cortese

Official record: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov