Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for grants or reimbursement of certain expenses by local governments
This bill establishes a specific distribution plan for state funds allocated in the 2026-27 fiscal year to support local public health programs. It directly affects various community organizations, including health centers, food pantries, and advocacy groups, by listing them as recipients of specific grant amounts. The legislation requires that these funds be distributed according to a detailed list approved by the Senate leadership and the budget director, with final approval from a majority vote of the Senate. Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of these funds to other state agencies if necessary to achieve the program's goals.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 4, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026
How they voted
51–9
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
59% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
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