Plain English Breakdown
The official text mentions the integration is 'as provided' but does not detail how or when it will happen in this summary.
Updating Protected Names and Reporting on Cal Maritime
This law adds new names to the list of protected California State University titles and requires a report about the future integration of the maritime academy.
What This Bill Does
- Adds 'Cal Poly Maritime' and 'Cal Poly Maritime Academy' to state-owned campus name abbreviations.
- Makes it illegal for anyone to use these new names without permission from university trustees, punishable as a misdemeanor under existing law.
- Requires the Trustees of California State University to submit a report by January 1, 2028, regarding Cal Poly Maritime Academy following its integration with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Who It Names or Affects
- The public and businesses using university names
- Trustees of the California State University
Terms To Know
- Misdemeanor
- A minor crime that can result in a fine or short jail time.
- Trustees of the California State University
- The group of people who manage and make decisions for the university system.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill states no reimbursement is required but does not specify the reason in this summary.
- No effective date for when the law starts is listed in the provided text.