SB 588-FN (2026): requiring that all municipalities that are served by a school district vote on the closure of schools.
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SB 588-FN (2026)
requiring that all municipalities that are served by a school district vote on the closure of schools.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- February 3, 2026: Hearing: 02/03/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am
- February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 19, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1374 (2026): modifying the procedures for withdrawal from a cooperative school district and the discontinuance of elementary and high schools and requiring the review of school district operating documents by school boards.