HB491Introduced in the House
Establishing a committee to study alternative funding methods for public education and how to reduce its reliance on local real estate property taxes.
Introduced by Walter Spilsbury, District 03-SUL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishing a committee to study alternative funding methods for public education and how to reduce its reliance on local real estate property taxes.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 195-157 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 109
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: ITL · January 7, 2026
195
Yes
157
No
43
Absent or Not Voting
395 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Not Voting |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| Dylan Germana | 01-CHE | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Education Funding House Journal 3 P. 13
Public Hearing: 02/07/2025 02:30 pm Legislative Office Building 205-207
==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/11/2025 10:30 am Legislative Office Building 205-207
Executive Session: 03/12/2025 10:30 am Legislative Office Building 201
Retained in Committee
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/16/2025 10:00 am GP 232
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2025 10:00 am GP 232
==RESCHEDULED== Executive Session: 11/04/2025 02:00 pm GP 232
Executive Session: 11/13/2025 02:00 pm GP 232
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 11/13/2025 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 24
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 195-157 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 109
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