HB3700Introduced in the House
Higher education; requiring policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; effective date; emergency.
Introduced by Chad Caldwell, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; requiring policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; effective date; emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/05/2026
May 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: THIRD READING · April 29, 2026
38
Yes
7
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Micheal Bergstrom | 1 | Yes |
| Ally Seifried | 2 | Yes |
| Julie McIntosh | 3 | Yes |
| Tom Woods | 4 | Yes |
| George Burns | 5 | Yes |
| David Bullard | 6 | Yes |
| Warren Hamilton | 7 | Yes |
| Bryan Logan | 8 | Yes |
| Avery Frix | 9 | Yes |
| Bill Coleman | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Caldwell (Chad)
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Postsecondary Education
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education
Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Staires
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 13
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Wolfley
Coauthored by Senator Bullard
General Order, Considered
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 7
Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/05/2026
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