A07053Introduced in the Assembly
Provides that a scholarship for academic excellence that is declined by a student prior to the end of their high school program shall be granted to the next most qualified student, if practicable.
Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that a scholarship for academic excellence that is declined by a student prior to the end of their high school program shall be granted to the next most qualified student, if practicable.
Where it stands
signed chap.526
November 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 12, 2025
59
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Absent |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to higher education
amend and recommit to higher education
print number 7053a
reported referred to ways and means
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.334
ordered to third reading rules cal.334
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTED FOR S7580A
3RD READING CAL.1180
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
delivered to governor
signed chap.526
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