SB5861Introduced in the Senate
Encouraging community representation in education.
Introduced by Adrian Cortes, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Encouraging community representation in education.
Where it stands
Senate Rules "X" file.
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 3, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Harris | 017B | Not Voting |
| James McCune | 2 | Not Voting |
| Perry Dozier | 16 | Not Voting |
| Adrian Cortes | 18 | Yes |
| Drew Hansen | 23 | Yes |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | 26 | Yes |
| T'wina Nobles | 28 | Yes |
| Claire Wilson | 30 | Yes |
| Lisa Wellman | 41 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Senate Rules "X" file.
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