SB960Introduced in the Senate
Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
Introduced by Christopher Cabaldon, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 78040 and 78042 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 320, Statutes of 2026.
September 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: SB 960 Cabaldon Senate Third Reading By Alvarez · August 31, 2026
52
Yes
1
No
26
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 | Absent |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 6.
Referred to Com. on ED.
Set for hearing April 15.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3898.) (April 15).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 4.
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4259.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4312.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (June 23).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 1.) (August 13).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Joint Rule 61(b)(16) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 0. Page 6413.)
Read third time and amended.
Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 52. Noes 1. Page 6990.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 31. Noes 5.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 320, Statutes of 2026.
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