AB2694Introduced in the Assembly
Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
Introduced by David Alvarez, District 80
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 78042 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 308, Statutes of 2026.
September 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 2694 Alvarez Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 31, 2026
52
Yes
2
No
25
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Absent |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Absent |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Absent |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Absent |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 3.) (April 21).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 10. Noes 4.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 11.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 11. Page 5341.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on ED.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (July 1).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 33. Noes 1.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 52. Noes 2. Page 7035.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 308, Statutes of 2026.
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