SB78Introduced in the Senate
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to regularly review and update accreditation policies, prohibiting accrediting agencies from compelling such institutions to violate state law and providing a cause of action for violations thereof.
Introduced by Education
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to regularly review and update accreditation policies, prohibiting accrediting agencies from compelling such institutions to violate state law and providing a cause of action for violations thereof.
Where it stands
Senate Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
April 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Concurred with amendments - Yea: 38 Nay: 2 · March 19, 2025
38
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | No |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | Yes |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Yes |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | Yes |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | No |
| Beverly Gossage | 9 | Yes |
| Mike Thompson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Education
Senate Hearing: Friday, February 7, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 38 Nay: 2
House Received and Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Education
House Hearing: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 86 Nay: 36
Senate Concurred with amendments; Yea: 38 Nay: 2
Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025
Senate Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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