SB796Introduced in the Senate
Higher education; prohibiting certain activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Effective date. Emergency.
Introduced by Adam Pugh, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; prohibiting certain activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Effective date. Emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/10/2025
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: EMERGENCY · May 6, 2025
76
Yes
17
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| 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 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Pugh
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative CrosswhiteHader (principal House author)
General Order, Considered
Coauthored by Senator Bullard
Coauthored by Senator Hines
Coauthored by Senator Jett
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 8
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
Coauthored by Representative(s) Wilk
Coauthored by Senator(s) Hamilton
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Maynard, Adams, West (Kevin), Caldwell (Chad)
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 77 Nays: 18; Ayes: 76 Nays: 17
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Coauthored by Representative Miller
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/10/2025
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