AB-958
Education

Trustees of the California State University: gubernatorial and faculty appointees.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Expands the CSU Board of Trustees from 25 to 27 members to increase faculty and appointee representation.
  • Requires two faculty trustees to serve staggered two-year terms with appointments from Academic Senate nominees.
  • Mandates board composition to reflect California's diverse demographics including race, gender, and veterans.
  • Prohibits faculty trustees from participating in collective bargaining negotiations.
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Summary

Assembly Member Sharp-Collins proposes expanding the California State University Board of Trustees from 25 to 27 members through legislation that would add one gubernatorial appointee and one faculty representative to the governing body.

The measure establishes new procedures for faculty appointments to the board, requiring the Governor to select faculty members from a list of at least four candidates provided by the CSU Academic Senate. Both faculty representatives must hold tenure at their respective CSU campuses and would serve staggered two-year terms beginning July 1 of alternating years. The bill prohibits faculty board members from participating in collective bargaining subcommittees.

The legislation maintains existing board composition requirements, including five ex officio members, two student representatives, and an alumni association delegate. It preserves current provisions requiring Senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments and mandating that board members reflect California's demographic diversity across race, gender, disability status and veteran status. The measure also retains language directing trustees to exercise independent judgment rather than represent specific constituencies.

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Introduced By

LaShae Sharp-Collins
LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Author
Sabrina Cervantes
Sabrina CervantesD
California State Senator

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Key Dates

Read first time. To print.
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Senator
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Assembly Member
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Sabrina CervantesD
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Assembly Member
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Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2275
Trustees of the California State University: appointees.
February 2024
Passed
AB-2070
Trustees of the California State University: faculty appointees.
February 2024
Failed
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Key Takeaways

  • Expands the CSU Board of Trustees from 25 to 27 members to increase faculty and appointee representation.
  • Requires two faculty trustees to serve staggered two-year terms with appointments from Academic Senate nominees.
  • Mandates board composition to reflect California's diverse demographics including race, gender, and veterans.
  • Prohibits faculty trustees from participating in collective bargaining negotiations.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

LaShae Sharp-Collins
LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Author
Sabrina Cervantes
Sabrina CervantesD
California State Senator

Summary

Assembly Member Sharp-Collins proposes expanding the California State University Board of Trustees from 25 to 27 members through legislation that would add one gubernatorial appointee and one faculty representative to the governing body.

The measure establishes new procedures for faculty appointments to the board, requiring the Governor to select faculty members from a list of at least four candidates provided by the CSU Academic Senate. Both faculty representatives must hold tenure at their respective CSU campuses and would serve staggered two-year terms beginning July 1 of alternating years. The bill prohibits faculty board members from participating in collective bargaining subcommittees.

The legislation maintains existing board composition requirements, including five ex officio members, two student representatives, and an alumni association delegate. It preserves current provisions requiring Senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments and mandating that board members reflect California's demographic diversity across race, gender, disability status and veteran status. The measure also retains language directing trustees to exercise independent judgment rather than represent specific constituencies.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/20/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Key Dates

Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

No Voting History Available
N/A
There are currently no voting records for this bill.

Relevant Contacts

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Sabrina CervantesD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Sabrina CervantesD
Senator
Bill Author
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LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
Assembly Member
Bill Author

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2275
Trustees of the California State University: appointees.
February 2024
Passed
AB-2070
Trustees of the California State University: faculty appointees.
February 2024
Failed
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