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Votes at a glance: Subcommittee approves reappropriations, university enhancements and literacy funding

Higher Education Subcommittee, Ways and Means · February 2, 2026
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Summary

The Higher Education Subcommittee approved reinstating $26.7M in reappropriations, endorsed multiple university enhancement requests and voted to add $5M for the Blueprint for Literacy program for FY27; all motions passed by voice vote.

The Higher Education Subcommittee recorded several unanimous voice‑vote approvals during the meeting:

- Reinstated reappropriations of unspent FY25 SGF into FY26, total $26.7 million (motion by Speaker 3; second by Senator Fagg). Approved by voice vote.

- Concurred with the special committee on independent colleges’ FY2026–2027 budget (motion by Speaker 2; second by Senator Ali). Approved by voice vote.

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