HF870Introduced in the House
A bill for an act relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism. (Formerly HSB 218.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Introduced by Education
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill for an act relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism. (Formerly HSB 218.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1227.
June 6, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Shall the bill pass? · April 15, 2025
47
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky De Witt | 1 | Yes |
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Yes |
| Lynn Evans | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | 4 | Yes |
| Dave Rowley | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Schultz | 6 | Yes |
| Kevin Alons | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Costello | 8 | Yes |
| Tom Shipley | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Dawson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 564.
Amendment H-1097 filed. H.J. 677.
Amendment H-1097 adopted. H.J. 696.
Passed House, yeas 96, nays 2. H.J. 696.
Immediate message. H.J. 717.
Message from House. S.J. 571.
Read first time, referred to Education. S.J. 571.
Subcommittee: Pike, Green, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 655.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/27/2025 8:30AM Senate Lounge.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 667.
Placed on calendar.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 758.
Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0. S.J. 790.
Immediate message. S.J. 793.
Message from Senate. H.J. 947.
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1224.
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1227.
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