On May 4, the California Assembly passed HB 84 by 52-20. It moves the primary for all office, in presidential years, from June to March. A similar bill, SB 568, had already passed the State Senate. However the two bills are not identical so further legislative action is needed.

Generally, Republicans in the Assembly voted against the bill, whereas Democrats voted for it. The only Democrat who voted “no” is Bill Quirk. The only two Republicans who voted “yes” are Jordan Cunningham and Tom Lackey.