Case Management Conference
26WM000193: CALIFORNIANS FOR VOTER ID, YES ON 39, et al. vs WEBER 08/06/2026 Case Management Conference in Department 3A
Tentative Ruling
DATE/TIME: August 6, 2026, 2:30 p.m. DEP. NO.: 3A JUDGE: HON. JENNIFER K. CLERK: S. PAUL ROCKWELL
CALIFORNIANS FOR VOTOR ID, YES ON 39; Case No.: 26WM000193 ET AL., Petitioners, v. SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D., Respondent, ROB BONTA, ET AL., Real Parties in Interest. Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Writ of Mandate Priority Election Writ
The following shall constitute the Courts tentative ruling on the above matter, set for hearing in Department 3A, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
The Court strongly encourages parties to appear remotely for the hearing on the tentative ruling through the Courts Zoom Application. However, any party wishing to appear in person may do so, provided that party notifies the Court by 4:00 the Court day before the hearing.
The parties may join the Zoom session for the hearing by audio and/or video through the following link: DEPT JUDGE ZOOM LINK MEETING ID 3A Hon. Jennifer K. https://saccourt-ca- 161 5277 4854 Rockwell gov.zoomgov.com/j/16152774854
26WM000193: CALIFORNIANS FOR VOTER ID, YES ON 39, et al. vs WEBER 08/06/2026 Case Management Conference in Department 3A
Parties requesting services of a Court Reporter will need to arrange for private Court Reporter services at their own expense, pursuant to Government Code § 68086 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.956. Requirements for requesting a Court Reporter are listed in the Policy for Official Reporter Pro Tempore available on the Sacramento Superior Court website at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/court-reporters/docs/crtrp-6a.pdf. Parties may contact Court- Approved Official Reporters Pro Tempore by using the list of Court Approved Official Reporters Pro Tempore, available at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/court-reporters/docs/crtrp- 13.Pdf
If a Court Reporter from the Courts Approved Official Reporter Pro Tempore list is not used, aStipulation and Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore (CV/E-206) must be signed by each party, the private court reporter, and the Judge prior to the hearing. Once the form is signed, it must be filed with the Clerk of Department 3A.
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 69959, Court Reporters are not permitted through the use of remote technology, and any Court Reporter designated for the hearing shall be physically present in the Courtroom.
If a litigant has been granted a fee waiver and requests a Court Reporter, the party must submit a Request for Court Reporter by a Party with a Fee Waiver (CV/E-211) and it must be filed with the Clerk of Department 3A at least 10 days prior to the hearing or at the time the proceeding is scheduled if less than 10 days away. Once approved, the Clerk of Department 3A will forward the form to the Court Reporters Office and an official Court Reporter will be provided.
TENTATIVE RULING
APPEARANCE REQUIRED.
The parties shall appear at the hearing.