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CA AB1630

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Caloza

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes exclusive representatives (unions) in higher education to invite bargaining unit members to remotely and passively observe meet and confer sessions on memoranda of understanding
  • Grants unions sole discretion over which members to invite as observers to contract negotiation sessions
  • Requires higher education employers to provide remote access for observers when requested by the exclusive representative
  • Prohibits observers from receiving released time, reassigned time, or compensation for observing sessions unless both parties agree otherwise
  • Applies to negotiations between higher education employers and certified employee organizations regarding wages, hours, and working conditions

Legislative Description

Meet and confer: observation.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Employment and Retirement2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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