SB5542Introduced in the Senate
Expanding tuition waivers for high school completers at community and technical colleges.
Introduced by Matt Boehnke, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Expanding tuition waivers for high school completers at community and technical colleges.
Where it stands
Senate Rules "X" file.
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce: do pass · March 26, 2025
17
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | Yes |
| Jenny Graham | 006B | Yes |
| Dave Paul | 010B | Yes |
| Alex Ybarra | 013B | Yes |
| Gloria Mendoza | 014A | Yes |
| Skyler Rude | 016B | Yes |
| John Ley | 018B | Yes |
| Joel McEntire | 019B | Yes |
| Greg Nance | 023B | Yes |
| Michael Keaton | 025A | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM.
HEWD - Majority; do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.
PEW - Majority; do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Senate Rules "X" file.
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