SB1958Introduced in the Senate
TRANSFER REFORM-VARIOUS
Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act. Defines "transfer articulation agreement". Sets forth the purpose of the Act. Provides that a State university shall (rather than the General Assembly encourages State universities) to facilitate the seamless transfer of credits toward a baccalaureate degree. Provides that a State university shall enter into a transfer articulation agreement with the community college district to provide a seamless pathway for transfer. Provides that if, within 180 calendar days of the community college's initial request to enter into a transfer articulation agreement with the State university, the community college and State university do not reach agreement on the transfer articulation agreement, then the community college and State university shall jointly implement the provisions of the Model Transfer Articulation Agreement. Provides that a Model Transfer Articulation Agreement shall be developed through a Transfer Articulation Committee by December 31, 2025. Requires each community college and State university to publish the institution's process and timeline for reviewing and making decisions regarding transfer credit requests on the institution's website. Removes language regarding the Board of Higher Education's reviews and reports. Provides instead that, by May 1, 2026, and May 1 of each subsequent year, each State university shall report to the Board of Higher Education specified information. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0402
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
57
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Higher Education
Do Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Higher Education
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 9, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Higher Education; 013-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Castro
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Higher Education Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 26, 2025
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Cristina Castro
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Cristina Castro
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Higher Education
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Higher Education
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Higher Education; 013-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Higher Education; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0402
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