HJM019Introduced in the House
States findings of the Legislature, supports federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, and urges Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.
Introduced by State Affairs Committee
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Official description
EDUCATION -- States findings of the Legislature, supports federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, and urges Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.
Where it stands
Delivered to Secretary of State at 1:41 p.m. on March 27, 2026
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 25, 2026
20
Yes
5
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Woodward | 1 | Yes |
| Phil Hart | 2 | Yes |
| Doug Okuniewicz | 3 | Yes |
| Ben Toews | 4 | Yes |
| Carl Bjerke | 5 | Absent |
| Daniel Foreman | 6 | Yes |
| Cindy Carlson | 7 | Yes |
| Christy Zito | 8 | Yes |
| Brandon Shippy | 9 | Absent |
| Tammy Nichols | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
U.C. to be returned to State Affairs Committee
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
Read Third Time in Full -- ADOPTED 61-8-1
Title apvd
to Senate
Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day
Read in full -- ADOPTED 20-5-10
Title apvd
to House
Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
Signed by President; returned to House
Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Secretary of State
Delivered to Secretary of State at 1:41 p.m. on March 27, 2026
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