SB 159 is sponsored by O'Connell and McPherson.

Where can I track SB 159?

Track SB 159 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

California 2001-2002 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 159 — California Community Colleges.

Last action February 04, 2002 — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

✓
Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Senate
4
Passed Assembly
5
To Executive
6
Enacted

This bill died with 2001-2002 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Bill Text

Amended 05/02/01 - Amended Senate Current pdf May 02, 2001
Amended 03/08/01 - Amended Senate pdf March 08, 2001
Introduced 01/31/01 - Introduced pdf January 31, 2001
SB159 View text html

Action History

February 04, 2002
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
May 31, 2001
Set, first hearing. Held in committee and under submission.
May 25, 2001
Set for hearing May 31.
May 21, 2001
Placed on Standing Committee on Appropriations suspense file.
May 10, 2001
Set for hearing May 21.
May 02, 2001
Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Standing Committee on Appropriations.
May 01, 2001
From committee: Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to Standing Committee on Appropriations (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 801.).
April 16, 2001
Set for hearing April 26.
March 21, 2001
Placed on Standing Committee on Education suspense file. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.).
March 08, 2001
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to committee. (Corrected March 12. ) Set for hearing March 21.
February 15, 2001
To Standing Committee on Education.
February 01, 2001
From print. May be acted upon on or after March 3.
January 31, 2001
Introduced. Read first time. To Standing Committee on Rules for assignment. To print.

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

O'Connell

Co-sponsors (1)

McPherson

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 120 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Placed on Appropriations Suspense file.

May 21, 2001

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	11	0	0	0
Republican	1	0	0	0
Total	12	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (12)

Member	Party	Vote
Alpert	—	Yea
Battin	—	Yea
Bowen	—	Yea
Burton	—	Yea
Escutia	—	Yea
Johannessen	—	Yea
Karnette	—	Yea
McPherson	—	Yea
Murray	—	Yea
Perata	—	Yea
Poochigian	—	Yea
Johnson, Natasha	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

Do pass as amended, and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.

April 26, 2001

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	13	0	0	0
Total	13	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (13)

Member	Party	Vote
Alarcon	—	Yea
Alpert	—	Yea
Karnette	—	Yea
McPherson	—	Yea
Monteith	—	Yea
O'Connell	—	Yea
Ortiz	—	Yea
Scott	—	Yea
Sher	—	Yea
Vasconcellos	—	Yea
Vincent	—	Yea
Knight	—	Yea
Chesbro	—	Yea

Official roll call →

Placed on place on Education suspense file.

March 21, 2001

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	14	0	0	0
Total	14	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (14)

Member	Party	Vote
Alarcon	—	Yea
Alpert	—	Yea
Haynes	—	Yea
Karnette	—	Yea
McPherson	—	Yea
Monteith	—	Yea
O'Connell	—	Yea
Ortiz	—	Yea
Scott	—	Yea
Sher	—	Yea
Vasconcellos	—	Yea
Vincent	—	Yea
Knight	—	Yea
Chesbro	—	Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

education

Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 159?: SB 159 is sponsored by O'Connell and McPherson.
What is the current status of SB 159?: This bill died with 2001-2002 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 SB 159?: Track SB 159 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Keep track of this bill

Add this bill to your alerts and we'll email you when it moves — or keep it on a watchlist and see it in your weekly digest.

Create a free account →

At a glance

Identifier: SB 159
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2001-2002 Regular Session
Type: Bill, Appropriation
Introduced: January 31, 2001
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: O'Connell

Make your voice heard on SB 159

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB 159

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →