California 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1237 — Student financial aid: California Public Interest Veterinary Debt Relief Program.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education. This bill, upon appropriation by the Legislature, would establish the California Public Interest Veterinary Debt Relief Program under the administration of the commission to award funds to California-licensed veterinarians, in relief of their educational loan debt, as defined, who enter into a contract with the commission to provide veterinary services in eligible premises settings, as defined, on a full-time basis, as specified. The bill, upon appropriation by the Legislature, would establish the California Public Interest Veterinary Debt Relief Program Fund as the initial depository of all moneys appropriated, donated, or otherwise received for the program and would require the commission to disburse moneys in the fund for purposes of the program, as provided. The bill would require the commission, on or before March 31, 2026, and each year thereafter, to submit a report to the Legislature that includes specified information on the program, including the number of applicants and program participants and the amount of funds expended for the program.

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Action History

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

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

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

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

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  8. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 7000
Republican 3000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Santiago — Yea
Low — Yea
Addis, Dawn Democratic Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea
Gabriel, Jesse Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Ortega, Liz Democratic Yea
Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah Democratic Yea
Sanchez, Kate Republican Yea
Ta, Tri Republican Yea
Wallis, Greg Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1237 do?
Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education. This bill, upon appropriation by the Legislature, would establish the California Public Interest Veterinary Debt Relief Program under the administration of the commission to award funds to California-licensed veterinarians, in relief of their educational loan debt, as defined, who enter into a contract with the commission to provide veterinary services in eligible premises settings, as defined, on a full-time basis, as specified. The bill, upon appropriation by the Legislature, would establish the California Public Interest Veterinary Debt Relief Program Fund as the initial depository of all moneys appropriated, donated, or otherwise received for the program and would require the commission to disburse moneys in the fund for purposes of the program, as provided. The bill would require the commission, on or before March 31, 2026, and each year thereafter, to submit a report to the Legislature that includes specified information on the program, including the number of applicants and program participants and the amount of funds expended for the program.
Who sponsors AB 1237?
AB 1237 is sponsored by Petrie-Norris, Cottie (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1237?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1237?
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