Sep. 11, 2025
Audit of troubled California Bar Exam nears governor's desk
The Legislature approved SB 47, an urgency measure authorizing the state auditor to investigate widespread problems with February's California-specific bar exam, clearing the way for immediate scrutiny once Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it.
A bill calling for an audit of the February 2025 California Bar Exam is now one step from Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
SB 47 passed the full Assembly 70-0 on Wednesday afternoon. It will return to the Senate, which must vote to approve Assembly amendments.
The only substantive amendment came Sept. 2, when SB 47 was made an urgent measure. That change means the California State Auditor could begin work as soon as Newsom signs the bill, rather than wait until January. Beca...
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