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Votes at a glance: Senate Education Committee advances two contested bills and two consent items
Summary
The Senate Education Committee approved SB 437 (5-2) and SB 438 (7-0) and moved two consent calendar bills, SB 241 and SB 389, out of committee unanimously. Short descriptions are provided where testimony included details; consent-item details were not specified in the hearing record.
The Senate Education Committee completed its agenda and recorded votes on four bills.
SB 437 (Weber Pearson) — Forwarded to Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee recorded a 5-2 vote to pass SB 437, which would direct the California State University to research and develop standards for verifying genealogical descent related to reparations claims. The committee heard extensive testimonial support and opposition before the motion carried.
SB 438 (Ca…
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