California State University: Joint Associate’s Degree Pilot Program.

Legislative status

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

Summary

The bill would start a pilot program that lets California State University campuses offer joint associate’s degree programs. It would affect students who enroll in those programs and the CSU campuses that participate, aiming to broaden degree options. The measure is intended to test collaborative pathways for associate‑level credentials.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 5208.) · May 21, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jul 1, 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 21, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 5208.)
3. May 21, 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 27, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 21).
10. Apr 15, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
11. Apr 14, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
12. Apr 13, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Josh Lowenthal (D) · sponsor
• Fong
• Lowenthal

Bill text

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