AB1852

Kern Medical Education Authority.

Failed·4/14/26
Ient Text

Establishes the Kern Medical Education Authority to address Kern County's physician shortage by creating a medical school.

The Kern County Grow Our Own Doctors Act establishes the Kern Medical Education Authority to create a medical school in Kern County, California. The authority can develop curricula and grant Doctor of Medicine degrees if the University of California fails to establish a medical school by July 1, 2027. The authority is governed by a Board of Governors and operates as a local unit of government. It can incur debt, issue bonds, and exempt trade secrets from disclosure. The authority ensures fair employment practices for its employees.

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Roll Call Votes

2 Yea

DR

2 Nay

RD

6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

1:30 PM

Assembly Higher Education Hearing

Apr 7

1:30 PM

Assembly Higher Education Hearing

History

Apr 14

Assembly

In committee: Reconsideration refused.

Apr 14

Assembly

From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

Apr 7

Assembly

In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.