SB48Introduced in the Senate
Education - Public School Construction - Alterations
Introduced by Budget and Taxation
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Clarifying the type of proposals and plans that require the approval of the State Superintendent of Schools; requiring a county board of education to request and receive approval from the State Superintendent before a county board may proceed with certain actions; repealing the requirement for the Commission to approve 75% of the preliminary school construction allocation by a certain date; requiring the Commission, at least once every 4 years, to review a certain cost threshold amount; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
134
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Not Voting |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {393827/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Appropriations
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600
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