AB-1508 • 2026

Governor’s Military Council.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs (A) - ()
Last action: 2025-10-01
Official status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 199, Statutes of 2025.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on what advice the council gives or why the extension is being made.

Governor’s Military Council

AB-1508 extends the existence of the Governor's Military Council until 2031.

What This Bill Does

Extends the repeal date for provisions establishing the Governor's Military Council from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031.

Who It Names or Affects

The Governor
Members of the Military Council

Terms To Know

Bipartisan: Involving or supported by both major political parties.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify what advice the council will give after 2026.
The bill does not explain why the end date is being changed to 2031.

Bill History

2025-10-01 California Legislative Information
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 199, Statutes of 2025.
2025-10-01 California Legislative Information
Approved by the Governor.
2025-09-15 California Legislative Information
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.
2025-09-04 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
2025-09-04 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2524.).
2025-09-02 California Legislative Information
Ordered to special consent calendar.
2025-08-29 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-08-29 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29).
2025-08-18 California Legislative Information
In committee: Referred to suspense file.
2025-07-15 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (July 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-06-18 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
2025-06-04 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2025-06-03 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 1998.)
2025-05-27 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 23).
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
2025-04-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-03-17 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
2025-03-04 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee April 3.
2025-03-03 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1508, Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
Governor’s Military Council.
Existing law establishes the Governor’s Military Council that advises the Governor on efforts to retain military installations and operations within the state. Under existing law, members of the council are appointed by the Governor and include bipartisan representatives from the Senate and Assembly, as specified. Existing law repeals the law establishing the council on January 1, 2026.
This bill would extend the repeal date for those provisions until January 1, 2031.

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