HB05427Introduced in the House
An Act Expanding The Debt-free Community College Program To Include Workforce Development And Continuing Education Programs.
Introduced by Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To expand the debt-free community college program to include workforce development and continuing education programs.
Where it stands
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: HED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Change of Reference) · March 17, 2026
18
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
18 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Kate Farrar | 20 | Yes |
| David DeFronzo | 26 | Yes |
| Gregory Haddad | 54 | Yes |
| Steve Weir | 55 | Yes |
| Jay Case | 63 | Yes |
| Seth Bronko | 70 | Yes |
| Mary Fortier | 79 | Yes |
| Laurie Sweet | 91 | Yes |
| Kara Rochelle | 104 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
Public Hearing 03/10
Joint Favorable 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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