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S08044Introduced in the Senate

Directs the state librarian to provide guidance regarding evidence-based practices for literacy education to certain libraries.

Engrossed

Introduced by Siela Bynoe, District 6

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Directs the state librarian to provide guidance regarding evidence-based practices for literacy education to certain libraries.

Where it stands

returned to senate

June 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

Assembly votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 2, 2026

138

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0

No

12

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

  2. REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

  3. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 8044A

  5. 1ST REPORT CAL.1013

  6. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  7. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  8. PASSED SENATE

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  10. referred to ways and means

  11. substituted for a5835b

  12. ordered to third reading rules cal.339

  13. passed assembly

  14. returned to senate

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