University of California, Merced: medical school.

Summary

AB 58 directs the University of California, Merced to submit a detailed report by August 31, 2026 outlining the financial and logistical steps needed to expand the UCSF‑Merced medical education partnership into a stand‑alone medical school. The bill affects UC Merced, UCSF, health‑care facilities in the San Joaquin Valley, and state legislators who will use the data for future action. It aims to address the region’s shortage of medical professionals.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 25, 2025Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
7. Mar 25, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 24, 2025Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
9. Mar 24, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
10. Dec 3, 2024From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.
11. Dec 2, 2024Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Esmeralda Soria (D) · sponsor
• Soria

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