California Assembly passes bill allowing college athletes to be paid by schools

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The California Assembly on Thursday narrowly voted to approve legislation that would create the unprecedented opportunity for college athletes in the state to receive payments from their schools based on their respective team revenue. Tap below to read the report by Steve Berkowitz for the USAToday.

California Assembly passes bill allowing college athletes to be paid by schools

The California Assembly on Thursday narrowly voted to approve legislation that would create the unprecedented opportunity for college athletes in the state to receive payments from their schools based on their respective team revenue. The bill received 41 votes in favor, the minimum required for passage, with 15 votes against and 24 members not voting.