HB 1456 (2026): repealing the legislature's declaration of authority over public education.
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HB 1456 (2026)
repealing the legislature's declaration of authority over public education.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 2026, with 350 people signed in online: 327 in support and 23 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 10)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Linda Haskins (D - Rock 11)
- Rep. Karen Hegner (D - Hills 41)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Terri O'Rorke (D - Ches 7)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Rep. Linda Ryan (D - Hills 4)
- Rep. Carry Spier (D - Hills 6)
- Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6)
- Rep. Gary Woods (D - Merr 30)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 25, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Executive Session: 02/25/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC)
- March 2, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass