HB05159Introduced in the House
An Act Funding Journalism Fellowships For Graduates Of Public Institutions Of Higher Education.
Introduced by Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require the Office of Higher Education to establish a journalism fellowship program to fund not fewer than twelve journalism fellowship positions at local news organizations.
Where it stands
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
Public Hearing 02/17
Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Appropriations
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
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