University of California: branch campus of a school of medicine in the County of Kern: feasibility study.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the University of California to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a branch campus of a school of medicine in Kern County. It affects the UC system, prospective medical students, and residents of Kern County by evaluating the need and practicality of a new medical school location. The study aims to inform future decisions about expanding medical education in the region.

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Vote

Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 5250.). · May 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 24, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 17, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 5250.).
3. May 22, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Feb 2, 2026Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
9. Jan 7, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 6.
10. Jan 6, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Jasmeet Bains (D) · sponsor
• Bains

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