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Chair (unnamed) opened the Feb. 10, 2026 meeting of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, announced committee membership present (including Senators Elvorekar, Fahey and Murray) and confirmed a quorum. Committee staff Jan Dorman (director) and Beth Lamountain (clerk) and central staff Karen Reppie (assistant deputy counsel) were introduced.
The New York State Senate Committee on Higher Education met Feb. 10, 2026, to consider 10 bills related to higher education, health-care administration in campus settings, and governance of SUNY/CUNY boards. All ten bills were reported out of committee to the Senate floor or to another committee after voice votes or by unanimous consent; one bill (S.84916 by Hinchey) drew extended discussion over which health authorities should set vaccine recommendations.
