HB4161Introduced in the House
Higher education; 2026-2027
Introduced by David Livingston, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Higher education; 2026-2027
Where it stands
Chapter 133
June 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate - Third Reading · June 11, 2026
23
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Finchem | 1 | Yes |
| Shawnna Bolick | 2 | Yes |
| John Kavanagh | 3 | Yes |
| Carine Werner | 4 | Yes |
| Lela Alston | 5 | Yes |
| Theresa Hatathlie | 6 | Not Voting |
| Wendy Rogers | 7 | Yes |
| Lauren Kuby | 8 | Yes |
| Kiana Sears | 9 | Yes |
| David Farnsworth | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House and read first time
Assigned to House APPROP Committee
Assigned to House RULES Committee
House APPROP Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (15-1-2-0-0-0)
House RULES Committee action: constitutional and in proper form, voting: (8-0-0-0-0-0)
House read second time
House minority caucus: Do pass
House majority caucus: Do pass
House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass
House third reading PASSED voting: (45-12-3-0)
Transmit to Senate
Introduced in Senate and read first time
Senate miscellaneous motion: HB 4161 substituted for SB 1854. Motion carried.
Senate third reading PASSED voting: (23-5-2-0)
Transmit to House
Transmitted to Governor
Governor Signed
Chapter 133
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