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AB-48 • 2026

Education finance: postsecondary education facilities: College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2026.

Education finance: postsecondary education facilities: College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2026.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Alvarez
Last action
2025-06-05
Official status
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the exact uses of the bond proceeds or the regulations governing their use.

College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2026

This act allows for the issuance of bonds to improve health and safety facilities at colleges.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows California to sell bonds worth up to $1.5 billion.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Colleges in California

Terms To Know

Bonds
Money borrowed by the government that needs to be paid back with interest over time.
Postsecondary education facilities
Buildings and spaces used for college or university activities, like classrooms, dorms, and dining halls.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official source material does not provide specific details on how the money will be spent.
  • It is unclear which specific colleges will benefit from these funds.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-05 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

  2. 2025-06-04 California Legislative Information

    Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 9. Page 2075.)

  3. 2025-05-29 California Legislative Information

    Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 1787.)

  4. 2025-05-27 California Legislative Information

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  5. 2025-05-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 3.) (May 23).

  6. 2025-05-14 California Legislative Information

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

  7. 2025-05-01 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 1.) (April 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  8. 2025-04-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

  9. 2025-04-23 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  10. 2025-04-21 California Legislative Information

    (Pending re-refer to Com. on H. & C. D.)

  11. 2025-04-21 California Legislative Information

    Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 1163.)

  12. 2025-04-21 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

  13. 2025-04-10 California Legislative Information

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

  14. 2025-02-18 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and H. & C.D.

  15. 2024-12-03 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.

  16. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

Education finance: postsecondary education facilities: College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2026.

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