SB 523-FN (2024): relative to the regulation of public school materials.
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SB 523-FN (2024)
relative to the regulation of public school materials.
- Status: Passed one chamber
- Term: 2023-2024
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2024. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1337s). The committee's amendment (2024-1337s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On April 11, 2024 the House failed “Shall House Consider” on a division vote 187–193.
Sponsors
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Carrie Gendreau (R - SD1)
- Rep. Leah Cushman (R - Hills 28)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2024, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
Votes
- April 5, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
- April 11, 2024, House: Shall House Consider — yeas 187, nays 193, failed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Education
- January 30, 2024: Hearing: 01/30/2024, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am
- April 5, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1337s , 04/05/2024, Vote 3-2
- April 5, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-1337s , AA, VV; 04/05/2024
- April 5, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1337s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/05/2024
- April 11, 2024: Shall House Consider: MF DV 187-193 lacking necessary two-thirds vote 04/11/2024
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 33-FN (2026): relative to the regulation of public school materials.