CRHSA actively engages with legislation impacting rural and underserved communities across California. Below are key bills we are currently supporting, opposing, or monitoring, along with our advocacy efforts and ongoing involvement.

Introduced in Senate (Proposes Statewide Bond Measure)

SB 895, as amended, Wiener. California Science and Health Research Bond Act

SB 895 establishes a statewide bond initiative to fund scientific and health research in California, supporting universities and research institutions to advance innovation, disease prevention, and public health.

Introduced in Senate (Early Stage – Intent Bill)

SB-869 Restaurant menus: added sugar warnings

SB 869 establishes legislative intent to require warning labels on restaurant menus for beverages containing more than 50% of the recommended daily sugar intake

In Assembly – Referred to Higher Education Committee

AB-1547 University of California: branch campus of a school of medicine in the County of Kern: feasibility study

AB 1547 directs the University of California to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a branch medical school campus in Kern County, evaluating costs, infrastructure, and long-term workforce impact in underserved regions.