California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 422
State Seal of Civic Engagement.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jackson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
Existing law requires, on or before January 1, 2020, the Superintendent of Public Instruction to recommend to the State Board of Education criteria for awarding a State Seal of Civic Engagement to pupils who have demonstrated excellence in civics education and participation and have demonstrated an understanding of the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the democratic system of government. Existing law requires the Superintendent to, among other criteria, consider the successful completion of history, government, and civics courses, including courses that incorporate character education, and voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities. Existing law requires, on or before January 31, 2021, the state board to adopt, reject, or modify the criteria recommended by the Superintendent.
This bill would require the Superintendent to, when the state board next revises the criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, recommend to the state board revised criteria for awarding the State Seal of Civic Engagement, requiring, along with meeting all other eligibility criteria for the award, a demonstrated understanding of the importance of preserving democracy and its vital institutions, as specified.
Text versions
- 10/13/25 - Chaptered· Oct 13, 2025
- 09/15/25 - Enrolled· Sep 15, 2025
- 09/04/25 - Amended Senate· Sep 4, 2025
- 04/21/25 - Amended Assembly· Apr 21, 2025
- 03/10/25 - Amended Assembly· Mar 10, 2025
- 02/05/25 - Introduced· Feb 5, 2025
- AB422
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 House | AB 422 Jackson Concurrence in Senate Amendments | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Sep 10, 2025 Senate | 3rd Reading AB422 Jackson By Hurtado | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Aug 29, 2025 Senate | Do pass | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Jul 7, 2025 Senate | Placed on suspense file | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Jun 25, 2025 Senate | Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Jun 2, 2025 House | AB 422 Jackson Assembly Third Reading | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| May 23, 2025 House | Do pass. | pass | Set your home in California to see |
| Apr 9, 2025 House | Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | pass | Set your home in California to see |
Actions
- Oct 13, 2025 · Legislature
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 692, Statutes of 2025. - Oct 13, 2025 · Legislature
Approved by the Governor. - Sep 23, 2025 · Legislature
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. - Sep 11, 2025 · House
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3292.). - Sep 10, 2025 · House
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. - Sep 10, 2025 · Senate
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2822.). - Sep 8, 2025 · Senate
Read second time. Ordered to third reading. - Sep 4, 2025 · Senate
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. - Aug 29, 2025 · Senate
Read second time. Ordered to third reading. - Aug 29, 2025 · Senate
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29). - Jul 7, 2025 · Senate
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. - Jun 25, 2025 · Senate
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. - Jun 11, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Com. on ED. - Jun 3, 2025 · Senate
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. - Jun 2, 2025 · House
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 1827.) - May 27, 2025 · House
Read second time. Ordered to third reading. - May 23, 2025 · House
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 23). - May 7, 2025 · House
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. - Apr 22, 2025 · House
Re-referred to Com. on APPR. - Apr 21, 2025 · House
Read second time and amended. - Apr 10, 2025 · House
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 9). - Mar 11, 2025 · House
Re-referred to Com. on ED. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Referred to Com. on ED. - Feb 6, 2025 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee March 8. - Feb 5, 2025 · House
Read first time. To print.