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SB37Introduced in the Senate

High Quality Literacy Instruction Act

Passed

Introduced by Mimi Stewart, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

High Quality Literacy Instruction Act

Where it stands

Signed by Governor - Chapter 54 - Mar. 9

March 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Final Passage · February 19, 2026

64

Yes

0

No

6

Absent or Not Voting

70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Rodney Montoya1Yes
Mark Duncan2Yes
William Hall3Yes
Joseph Hernandez4Yes
Doreen Johnson5Yes
Martha Garcia6Yes
Tanya Mirabal Moya7Yes
Brian Baca8Yes
Patricia Lundstrom9Absent
Andres Romero10Yes

Bill history

  1. Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC

  2. SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session

  3. SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  4. SFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  5. Passed in the Senate - Y:39 N:0

  6. Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HEC

  7. HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  8. HEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)

  9. Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:64 N:0

  10. Senate has concurred with House Amendments

  11. Signed by Governor - Chapter 54 - Mar. 9

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