HB2981Introduced in the House
Open meetings; school district boards of education; meeting minutes; website posting; time limit; accessibility requirements; accreditation; effective date.
Introduced by Chris Banning, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Open meetings; school district boards of education; meeting minutes; website posting; time limit; accessibility requirements; accreditation; effective date.
Where it stands
Placed on General Order
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS · April 14, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ally Seifried | 2 | Yes |
| Roland Pederson | 19 | Yes |
| Jo Dossett | 35 | Yes |
| Aaron Reinhardt | 37 | Yes |
| Dave Rader | 39 | Yes |
| Carri Hicks | 40 | Yes |
| Adam Pugh | 41 | Yes |
| Kendal Sacchieri | 43 | Yes |
| Mark Mann | 46 | Yes |
| Kelly Hines | 47 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Banning
Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Civil Judiciary
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
Coauthored by Representative(s) Deck
Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 93 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Coauthored by Representative Menz
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
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