Sacramento, Calif. (August 20, 2026)— Senator Melissa Hurtado’s SB 661 cleared a major legislative hurdle after passing the Assembly with unanimous support, moving California one step closer to strengthening regional airports, modernizing aviation infrastructure and expanding air service across the state.
The Assembly amended SB 661 before passage, sending the measure back to the Senate. The bill is expected to first be heard by the Senate Transportation Committee before moving forward for a concurrence vote on the Senate Floor.