S05988Introduced in the Senate
Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education; sets aside one million dollars to be awarded through a competitive grant process; provides that half of such appropriation shall be set aside for libraries serving a population of one million or more.
Introduced by Siela Bynoe, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education; sets aside one million dollars to be awarded through a competitive grant process; provides that half of such appropriation shall be set aside for libraries serving a population of one million or more.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Libraries Committee Vote · April 28, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jabari Brisport | 25 | Yes |
| Jose Serrano | 29 | Yes |
| James Tedisco | 44 | Yes |
| Erik Bottcher | 47 | Yes |
| Jeremy Zellner | 61 | Yes |
Bill history
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