Excludes certain graduate students from mandatory fees
This bill exempts certain graduate students from mandatory university fees starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects graduate students working as teaching assistants, research assistants, or similar roles (including adjunct instructors and lab technicians) who serve full-time or half-time appointments. The exemption covers all mandatory fees except the graduate student association's student activities fee. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, changing how these students pay fees related to their university enrollment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Harry Bronson
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Sarah Clark
DDemocratic/Working Families
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