HCR 11 (2026): declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

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HCR 11 (2026)

declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2025, with 476 people signed in online: 19 in support and 457 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 10, 2025. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 16–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 8, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HCR11 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Bob Lynn. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2025, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • March 12, 2025, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • November 12, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • January 8, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • January 8, 2026, House: Lay HCR11 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary
  • March 5, 2025: Public Hearing: 03/05/2025 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • March 12, 2025: Executive Session: 03/12/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 17, 2025: Retained in Committee
  • September 10, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  • November 12, 2025: Executive Session: 11/12/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  • November 12, 2025: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 11/12/2025 (Vote 16-1; RC)
  • November 19, 2025: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • January 8, 2026: Lay HCR11 on Table (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 01/08/2026
  • August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026

Related Bills

  • HCR 1 (2007): declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

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