S05494Introduced in the Senate
Creates a program to award state financial aid for social work services to be provided in libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities to enhance and expand access to services in places where individuals seek assistance and resources.
Introduced by Siela Bynoe, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates a program to award state financial aid for social work services to be provided in libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities to enhance and expand access to services in places where individuals seek assistance and resources.
Where it stands
referred to higher education
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 3, 2026
56
Yes
5
No
2
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 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES
PRINT NUMBER 5494A
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1359
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
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