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AB669Introduced in the Assembly

Race-based higher education programs and requirements. (FE)

Failed

Introduced by Jim Piwowarczyk, District 98

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act to repeal 36.34 (title) and (1) (title) and (a), 38.04 (8) (a), 38.26 (1), 39.15 (1) (c), 39.44 (1) (a) and 39.46 (2) (g); to renumber and amend 36.34 (1) (b), 38.04 (8) (b), 39.26 and 39.44 (1) (b); to amend 36.25 (14), 36.25 (14m) (title), 36.25 (14m) (a), 36.25 (14m) (b), 36.25 (14m) (c) 2., 38.04 (8) (title), 38.26 (title), 38.26 (2) (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), 38.27 (1) (a), 39.40 (title), 39.40 (2) (intro.), 39.40 (3) (b) 1. and 39.44 (3) (c); to repeal and recreate 39.40 (1) and 39.44 (title); to create 36.05 (6r), 38.01 (4m) and 39.26 (2) of the statutes; Relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements. (FE)

Where it stands

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

March 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Colleges and Universities

  3. Fiscal estimate received

  4. Fiscal estimate received

  5. Fiscal estimate received

  6. Fiscal estimate received

  7. Public hearing held

  8. Executive action taken

  9. Report passage recommended by Committee on Colleges and Universities, Ayes 6, Noes 5

  10. Referred to committee on Rules

  11. Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules

  12. Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representatives Piwowarczyk and Allen

  13. Laid on the table

  14. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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