HCR22Introduced in the House
Encourage students to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence
Introduced by Bill Roemer, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year in celebration of its 250th anniversary.
Where it stands
Adopted
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Adopted · February 11, 2026
32
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Patton | 17 | Yes |
| Robert McColley | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gavarone | 2 | Yes |
| Michele Reynolds | 3 | Yes |
| George Lang | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Huffman | 5 | Yes |
| Willis Blackshear | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Wilson | 7 | Yes |
| Louis Blessing | 8 | Yes |
| Catherine Ingram | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and Referred to Committee: Education
Reported: Education
Adopted
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Referred to committee: Education
Reported: Education
Adopted
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