S03966Introduced in the Senate
Authorizes the use of approved programs at foreign dental schools to satisfy the experience requirement for licensure as a dentist.
Introduced by Toby Stavisky, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes the use of approved programs at foreign dental schools to satisfy the experience requirement for licensure as a dentist.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 11, 2025
57
Yes
2
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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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Absent |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | No |
| 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
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
PRINT NUMBER 3966A
1ST REPORT CAL.1014
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
died in assembly
returned to senate
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