HR 40 (2026): urging the legislature to adequately fund public education.

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HR 40 (2026)

urging the legislature to adequately fund public education.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Education Funding
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Funding committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2026, with 209 people signed in online: 205 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 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 10–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2026, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Education Funding, GP 232
  • February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education Funding, GP 234

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding
  • February 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/13/2026 01:45 pm GP 232
  • February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  • February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC)
  • February 27, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

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