California bar examination.

Assembly Member Dixon's proposal directs the Committee of Bar Examiners to evaluate potential adoption of a uniform bar examination in California, requiring a comprehensive analysis of administrative efficiency and cost implications for both the State Bar and exam candidates. The committee must submit its findings by November 30, 2026, to the State Bar's board of trustees, the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, and the legislature's judiciary committees.

The assessment will examine standardized testing options, including the National Conference of Bar Examiners' Uniform Bar Examination and any successor exams. The committee's analysis will focus on whether transitioning to a uniform examination format could streamline administration processes and reduce associated costs. The reporting requirement expires on January 1, 2030, unless extended through subsequent legislation.