LEGISLATIVE REPORTS INFORM STUDENTS
During the meeting, CSSA Director of Governmental Relations informed the committee how to use two reports that are included in the monthly committee agendas. Both the Legislative Grid and Bills of Interest appear in the CSSA agenda each month that the legislature is in session. The Legislative Grid is a quick way to see where bills are in the legislative process. The Bills of Interest report features more detailed information of the same measures, including the a summery of what the bill would do, and the CSSA position and priority for student action. The Director of Governmental Relations also encouraged students to visit www.leginfo.ca.gov to learn more about pending legislation, by reading committee analysis, reviewing votes, and to reading the full text of bills.
COMMITTEE REVISES POSITION ON LEGISLATION
The committee reviewed its positions on two pieces of pending legislation during their meeting in July. The committee to no action on SB 661 (Migden), and bill that would provide scholarships for student athletes enrolled in summer programs. The board continues to have no position on this bill. The other measure that was up for consideration was SB 724 (Scott), which would have authorized the CSU to offer doctoral degrees in education. The bill was significantly amended, narrowing the scope from including professional degrees, like audiology and physical therapy, to only on include the educational doctorate. The bill also stipulates that no new general fund resources would be needed to support these programs, but would authorize the CSU to charge the same tuition level as the UC, plus an additional graduate program fee for students who enroll in the new program. The board voted to change the position from support if amended to watch .
For more information about the CSSA Legislative Affairs program, please contact Mark Weber, Legislative Affairs Chairman via email mweber@csusm.edu
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