California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1571 — Postsecondary education: Free Speech on Campus Act.

Last action — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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  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 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 University of California, established under the California Constitution as a public trust under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in this state. This bill would require a campus of the California Community Colleges or the California State University, and would request a campus of the University of California, to make and disseminate a free speech statement that affirms the importance of, and the campus's commitment to promoting, freedom of expression. Because the bill would impose new duties on a campus of the California Community Colleges, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

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

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

  5. Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and JUD.

  6. Read first time.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  8. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Kiley · Primary
  • Quirk · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Kiley

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Quirk

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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

Failed 5 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Unaffiliated 2006
Democratic 1001
Total 5007
% of votes cast 42%0%0%58%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Kiley — Yea
Medina — Yea
Gloria — Not Voting
Bloom — Not Voting
Santiago — Not Voting
Weber — Not Voting
Gonzalez — Not Voting
Low — Not Voting
Gabriel, Jesse Democratic Not Voting
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Choi, Steven S. Republican Yea
Patterson, Joe Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1571 do?
Existing law establishes the University of California, established under the California Constitution as a public trust under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in this state. This bill would require a campus of the California Community Colleges or the California State University, and would request a campus of the University of California, to make and disseminate a free speech statement that affirms the importance of, and the campus's commitment to promoting, freedom of expression. Because the bill would impose new duties on a campus of the California Community Colleges, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 1571?
AB 1571 is sponsored by Kiley and Quirk.
What is the current status of AB 1571?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 1571?
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