HB 1700 (2026): adding a non-voting student member to the state board of education.
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HB 1700 (2026)
adding a non-voting student member to the state board of education.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Valerie McDonnell (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. James Thibault (R - Merr 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026