S04358Introduced in the Senate
Expands the veterans tuition awards program to allow the transfer of unused benefits to a spouse, survivor or child; defines terms.
Introduced by Jamaal Bailey, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Expands the veterans tuition awards program to allow the transfer of unused benefits to a spouse, survivor or child; defines terms.
Where it stands
APPROVAL MEMO.67
December 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 16, 2025
145
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
1ST REPORT CAL.1221
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
returned to senate
VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4358A
REPASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
substituted for a3240a
ordered to third reading rules cal.776
passed assembly
returned to senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SIGNED CHAP.688
APPROVAL MEMO.67
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