Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational oppo...
This bill establishes two programs aimed at providing greater educational opportunities for students pursuing degrees in mental health professions. It focuses on facilitating enrollment in academic programs necessary for licensure in the field.
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S2046 — Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program
Last action — In Assembly Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill creates programs to support mental health education in colleges and universities.
This bill establishes two programs aimed at providing greater educational opportunities for students pursuing degrees in mental health professions. It focuses on facilitating enrollment in academic programs necessary for licensure in the field.
What this means for you
- Students: This means more opportunities for you to study and enter the mental health field.
Summary
Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.
Bill Text
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Action History
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1349
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COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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RETURNED TO SENATE
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DIED IN ASSEMBLY
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1475
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COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Sponsors
- Lea Webb · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on · 13 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 218 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 47 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 47 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 21% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (63)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 14% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Andrea Stewart-Cousins | — | Yea |
| Andrew J. Lanza | — | Yea |
| Dan Stec | — | Nay |
| Jamaal Bailey | — | Yea |
| James Tedisco | — | Yea |
| John Liu | — | Yea |
| Joseph A. Griffo | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. | — | Yea |
| Kevin S. Parker | — | Yea |
| Kristen Gonzalez | — | Yea |
| Leroy Comrie | — | Yea |
| Liz Krueger | — | Yea |
| Luis R. Sepúlveda | — | Yea |
| Michael Gianaris | — | Yea |
| Nathalia Fernandez | — | Yea |
| Pamela Helming | — | Nay |
| Patrick M. Gallivan | — | Yea |
| Pete Harckham | — | Yea |
| Robert Ortt | — | Nay |
| Shelley Mayer | — | Yea |
| Zellnor Myrie | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Andrew Gounardes | — | Yea |
| Dean Murray | — | Nay |
| Gustavo Rivera | — | Yea |
| John Liu | — | Yea |
| Joseph A. Griffo | — | Yea |
| Lea Webb | — | Yea |
| Patricia Fahy | — | Yea |
| Peter Oberacker | — | Yea |
| Rachel May | — | Yea |
| Robert Jackson | — | Yea |
| Toby Ann Stavisky | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 49 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 49 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 17% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (63)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Andrea Stewart-Cousins | — | Yea |
| Andrew J. Lanza | — | Yea |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | — | Yea |
| Dan Stec | — | Yea |
| Jamaal Bailey | — | Yea |
| John Liu | — | Yea |
| Joseph A. Griffo | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. | — | Yea |
| Kevin S. Parker | — | Yea |
| Leroy Comrie | — | Yea |
| Liz Krueger | — | Yea |
| Luis R. Sepúlveda | — | Yea |
| Michael Gianaris | — | Yea |
| Nathalia Fernandez | — | Yea |
| Pamela Helming | — | Yea |
| Patrick M. Gallivan | — | Yea |
| Pete Harckham | — | Yea |
| Robert Ortt | — | Yea |
| Shelley Mayer | — | Yea |
| Thomas F. O'Mara | — | Yea |
| Zellnor Myrie | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S2046 do?
- Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.
- Who sponsors S2046?
- S2046 is sponsored by Lea Webb.
- What is the current status of S2046?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S2046?
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