SB363Introduced in the Senate
Higher education; exempting certain private and out-of-state institutions from accreditation. Effective date. Emergency.
Introduced by Darcy Jech, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; exempting certain private and out-of-state institutions from accreditation. Effective date. Emergency.
Where it stands
Vetoed 05/06/2025
May 6, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · April 29, 2025
83
Yes
0
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Jech
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)
General Order, Considered
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Postsecondary Education
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 0
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Vetoed 05/06/2025
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