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CA AB 885

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Public postsecondary education: College Access for All Fund.

California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did CA AB 885 pass?

No. CA AB 885 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-02-02): From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

What is CA AB 885 about?

The Donahoe Higher Education Act establishes the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, as 2 of the 3 segments of public postsecondary education in the state. This bill would establish the College Access for All Fund in the State Treasury and would require all moneys in the fund to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the University of California and the California State University for purposes of lowering the cost of undergraduate attendance, either through tuition reductions or loan repayment programs, or a combination of tuition reductions and loan repayment programs.

Who sponsors CA AB 885?

Solache is the primary sponsor of CA AB 885.

Description

The Donahoe Higher Education Act establishes the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, as 2 of the 3 segments of public postsecondary education in the state. This bill would establish the College Access for All Fund in the State Treasury and would require all moneys in the fund to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the University of California and the California State University for purposes of lowering the cost of undergraduate attendance, either through tuition reductions or loan repayment programs, or a combination of tuition reductions and loan repayment programs.

Introduced
2025-03-24
Latest action
2026-02-02 — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Solacheauthor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-02

    From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  2. 2026-01-31

    Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

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  3. 2025-05-23

    In committee: Held under submission.

  4. 2025-05-14

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

    referral-committee

  5. 2025-04-30

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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  6. 2025-04-22

    Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

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  7. 2025-04-21

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.

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  8. 2025-03-25

    Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

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  9. 2025-03-24

    Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

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  10. 2025-03-24

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.

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  11. 2025-02-20

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  12. 2025-02-19

    Read first time. To print.

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Versions

  • 02/19/25 - Introduced — 2025-02-19Compare
  • 03/24/25 - Amended Assembly — 2025-03-24Compare
  • 04/21/25 - Amended Assembly — 2025-04-21Compare
  • AB885Compare
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Documents

Votes

  • Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

    2025-04-29 · pass · 10-0

    Member-level votes (10)
    • DeMaio: yes
    • Boerner: yes
    • Jackson: yes
    • Fong: yes
    • Muratsuchi: yes
    • Sharp-Collins: yes
    • Celeste Rodriguez: yes
    • Jeff Gonzalez: yes
    • Tangipa: yes
    • Patel: yes

Related bills

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