In plain English
Changes how local boards of education are elected, affecting school board candidates, voters, and local election officials.
- Status
- Became Law
- Origin
- House
- Last action
- Ch. SL 2026-56
- Date
- Aug 6, 2026
Sponsors
- RChris Humphreycosponsor
- RKeith Kidwellcosponsor
- RJoe Pikecosponsor
- RBrenden Jonesprimary
Votes
- House · Procedural motionAug 4, 2026
R3 Ruled Mat'l C RPT Adoption
A housekeeping vote about process — it does not pass or kill the bill outright.
Passed 104 yes · 5 no · 9 not voting
- Senate · Final passage (3rd reading)Jul 28, 2026
Conference Rpt Third Reading
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Passed 42 yes · 0 no · 8 not voting
- Senate · Second readingJul 2, 2026
Conference Rpt Second Reading
A preliminary passage vote, usually followed by a final vote.
Passed 47 yes · 0 no · 3 not voting
- House · Procedural motionJul 2, 2026
R2 Ruled Mat'l C RPT Adoption
A housekeeping vote about process — it does not pass or kill the bill outright.
Passed 105 yes · 2 no · 11 not voting
- Senate · Procedural motionJun 25, 2025
Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt
A housekeeping vote about process — it does not pass or kill the bill outright.
Passed 29 yes · 16 no · 5 not voting
- House · ConcurrenceJun 3, 2025
M11 Not Concur
A vote to accept the other chamber's changes and send the bill to the Governor.
Passed 111 yes · 2 no · 7 not voting
- House · Second readingMar 11, 2025
Second Reading
A preliminary passage vote, usually followed by a final vote.
Passed 71 yes · 44 no · 5 not voting