S02046Introduced in the Senate
Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.
Introduced by Lea Webb, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.
Where it stands
referred to higher education
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 1, 2026
47
Yes
13
No
3
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 | No |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1475
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1349
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
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