H0127Introduced in the House
Required Instruction in Cursive Writing
Introduced by Toby Overdorf, District 85
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requires students in specified grades to receive instruction in cursive writing; provides requirements for such instruction; requires students to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing by end of specified grade; defines "proficiency in cursive writing".
Where it stands
Died in Rules
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Third Reading RCS#457 · February 4, 2026
111
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Not Voting |
| Allison Tant | 9 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Added to Student Academic Success Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Reported out of Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Now in Education & Employment Committee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
Favorable by Education & Employment Committee
Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
Bill released to House Calendar
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/4/2026)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0
In Messages
Referred to Rules
Received
Died in Rules
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