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California committee advances five Jewish-sponsored bills unanimously

8/14/2026

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The California Senate Appropriations Committee approved five Jewish-sponsored bills on Thursday, passing AB 2664, AB 1836, AB 395, AB 1763 unanimously and AB 1853 5-0 with two abstentions.
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee approved SB 1387, which recognizes Jews as an ethnicity, by an 11-0 vote with four abstentions.
David Bocarsly, CEO of Jewish California, said the bills solve community problems and thanked the legislators.

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The California Senate Appropriations Committee approved five Jewish-sponsored bills on Thursday, passing AB 2664, AB 1836, AB 395, AB 1763 unanimously and AB 1853 5-0 with two abstentions.
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee approved SB 1387, which recognizes Jews as an ethnicity, by an 11-0 vote with four abstentions.
David Bocarsly, CEO of Jewish California, said the bills solve community problems and thanked the legislators.