SB34Introduced in the Senate
Relative to parental consent for student participation in Medicaid to schools program.
Introduced by Ruth Ward, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to parental consent for student participation in Medicaid to schools program.
Where it stands
Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTPA · January 7, 2026
186
Yes
155
No
54
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 01/08/2025 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 2
Hearing: 01/21/2025, Room 101, Legislative Office Building, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 6
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 11
Ought to Pass: Regular Calendar 16Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; Senate Journal 6
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 11 P. 109
Public Hearing: 04/09/2025 09:30 am Legislative Office Building 205-207
Retained in Committee
Executive Session: 11/05/2025 02:00 pm GP 232
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3056h 11/05/2025 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 30
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2025-3056h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 151
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-3056h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 186-155 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 151
Sen. Ward Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3
Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3
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