California State University: claim eligibility: genealogy and descendancy.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill gives the California State University system up to $6 million to study the Task Force’s reparations recommendations and to create a process for confirming individuals as descendants of enslaved people. It requires yearly consultation with the Legislative Black Caucus, annual reporting to the Legislature and Governor, and mandates the genealogical process be in place by the 2029‑30 academic year. The funding can also support student participation and partnerships with other institutions.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 61. Noes 17. Page 2993.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 8, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 16, 2025
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jul 1, 2025
• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Jun 24, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 755, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 17, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 9, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 10. Page 2742.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. Sep 8, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 61. Noes 17. Page 2993.) Ordered to the Senate.
6. Sep 8, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 4, 2025Read third time and amended.
8. Sep 4, 2025Ordered to third reading.
9. Sep 2, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 29).
11. Jul 16, 2025July 16 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
12. Jul 2, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

The 12 most recent of 32 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Weber Pierson · sponsor
• Bonta
• Bryan
• Elhawary
• Gipson
• Jackson
• McKinnor
• Richardson
• Sharp-Collins
• Smallwood-Cuevas
• Wilson

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