SB5961Introduced in the Senate
Revised for 1st substitute: Transferring early literacy programs from the department of children, youth, and families to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
Introduced by Claire Wilson, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revised for 1st substitute: Transferring early literacy programs from the department of children, youth, and families to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
Where it stands
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 16, 2026
32
Yes
17
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | No |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | No |
| Paul Harris | 017B | No |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | 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 10:30 AM.
EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM.
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Education.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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