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AB 1547: University of California: branch campus of a school of medicine in the County of Kern: feasibility study.
What AB 1547 does, verified August 15, 2026
The bill aims to establish a branch campus of a University of California medical school in Kern County. The university must complete a feasibility study by January 1, 2028, which will include a comprehensive analysis of the requirements, challenges, and opportunities related to the campus. The study will be submitted to the governor and legislature, along with detailed findings, recommendations, and an implementation timeline. The study will reasonably attempt to consult with local stakeholders. The bill declares its urgency and will take effect immediately.
Bill journey
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 25, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 17, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |