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This bill makes several changes to the State Bar of California's operations. First, it clarifies that the Committee of Bar Examiners is not considered an advisory body for open meeting law purposes. The bill specifies what constitutes a "substantial modification" to the bar examination, such as changing the vendor for multiple-choice questions, and requires 120 days' notice for changes to testing software, materials, or testing medium. It also mandates that the Committee notify stakeholders if artificial intelligence is used in creating or grading exam questions. The bill extends the current annual license fee structure, maintaining the cap at $400 for active licensees and $100 for inactive licensees, now through January 1, 2027. Additionally, it requires the California Lawyers Association or its affiliated 501(c)(3) organization to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing their use of funds from affinity program revenues and confirming compliance with restrictions on creating or participating in similar affinity programs. These changes aim to increase transparency, provide more predictability for law schools and bar exam candidates, and ensure proper oversight of the State Bar's financial arrangements.

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