California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 475 — Student athletes: scholarships.

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 provides for a system of postsecondary education in this state. This system includes 4 segments: the University of California, administered by the Regents of the University of California; the California State University, administered by the Trustees of the California State University; the California Community Colleges, administered by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges; and independent institutions of higher education. Existing law establishes the Student Athlete Bill of Rights, pursuant to which, commencing with the 2013–14 academic year, intercollegiate athletic programs at 4-year institutions of higher education in this state, as defined, that receive, as an average, $10,000,000 or more in annual revenue derived from media rights, as defined, for intercollegiate athletics, shall be required to comply with prescribed requirements. This bill would define the term "licensing fees" for purposes of the Student Athlete Bill of Rights, and would instead make those provisions applicable to intercollegiate athletic programs at 4-year institutions of higher education in the state that receive, as an average, $20,000,000 or more in annual revenue derived from media rights and licensing fees for intercollegiate athletics. The bill would require that, commencing with the 2015–16 academic year, an athletic scholarship given out by a public institution of higher education in the state be guaranteed for 5 academic years or for the completion of a student athlete's eligibility if the student athlete maintains good standing with the institution he or she attends and continues his or her participation in the sport. The bill would also require that, commencing with the 2015–16 academic year, a full athletic scholarship given out by a public institution cover the full cost of attendance for the institution the student athlete attends, and include an additional $3,600 student athlete participation stipend. The bill would also require, commencing with the 2015–16 academic year, if a student athlete decides to transfer from a 4–year university located in California, that the institution of higher education give the student athlete a "permission-to-contact letter," as defined, and not place any restrictions or conditions on where the student athlete may transfer.

Bill Text

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: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

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

  6. From committee: Be re-referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (March 21). Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  8. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

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

  10. Referred to Com. on ED.

  11. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  12. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Brown · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Brown

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Votes

Be referred to Committee on Higher Education.

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Brown — Yea
Skinner — Yea
Weber — Yea
Hagman — Yea
Nazarian — Yea
Quirk — Yea
Wilk — Yea
Chau — Yea
Bigelow — Yea
Donnelly — Yea
V. Manuel Pérez — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 475 do?
Existing law provides for a system of postsecondary education in this state. This system includes 4 segments: the University of California, administered by the Regents of the University of California; the California State University, administered by the Trustees of the California State University; the California Community Colleges, administered by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges; and independent institutions of higher education. Existing law establishes the Student Athlete Bill of Rights, pursuant to which, commencing with the 2013–14 academic year, intercollegiate athletic programs at 4-year institutions of higher education in this state, as defined, that receive, as an average, $10,000,000 or more in annual revenue derived from media rights, as defined, for intercollegiate athletics, shall be required to comply with prescribed requirements. This bill would define the term "licensing fees" for purposes of the Student Athlete Bill of Rights, and would instead make those provisions applicable to intercollegiate athletic programs at 4-year institutions of higher education in the state that receive, as an average, $20,000,000 or more in annual revenue derived from media rights and licensing fees for intercollegiate athletics. The bill would require that, commencing with the 2015–16 academic year, an athletic scholarship given out by a public institution of higher education in the state be guaranteed for 5 academic years or for the completion of a student athlete's eligibility if the student athlete maintains good standing with the institution he or she attends and continues his or her participation in the sport. The bill would also require that, commencing with the 2015–16 academic year, a full athletic scholarship given out by a public institution cover the full cost of attendance for the institution the student athlete attends, and include an additional $3,600 student athlete participation stipend. The bill would also require, commencing with the 2015–16 academic year, if a student athlete decides to transfer from a 4–year university located in California, that the institution of higher education give the student athlete a "permission-to-contact letter," as defined, and not place any restrictions or conditions on where the student athlete may transfer.
Who sponsors AB 475?
AB 475 is sponsored by Brown.
What is the current status of AB 475?
This bill died with 2013-2014 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 475?
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