HB3379Introduced in the House
Higher education; Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act; prohibiting state education institutions from inquiring about criminal conviction history on initial application; exceptions; effective date; emergency.
Introduced by Trish Ranson, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act; prohibiting state education institutions from inquiring about criminal conviction history on initial application; exceptions; effective date; emergency.
Where it stands
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Postsecondary Education Committee: DO PASS · February 10, 2026
6
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Bashore | 7 | No |
| Ronny Johns | 25 | Yes |
| Trish Ranson | 34 | Yes |
| Tammy Townley | 48 | Yes |
| Toni Hasenbeck | 65 | Yes |
| Michelle McCane | 72 | Yes |
| Mike Osburn | 81 | Yes |
| Max Wolfley | 95 | No |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Ranson
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Postsecondary Education
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education
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