SB843Introduced in the Senate
School district boards of education; modifying exception to certain prohibition on certain relationships between board members and school district employees. Effective date. Emergency.
Introduced by Casey Murdock, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
School district boards of education; modifying exception to certain prohibition on certain relationships between board members and school district employees. Effective date. Emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 04/30/2026
May 4, 2026
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 28, 2026
77
Yes
4
No
18
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Murdock
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass as amended Education committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)
General Order, Considered
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Common Education
Remove Representative Newton as principal House author and substitute with Representative Dobrinski
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
Coauthored by Representative(s) Newton
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 77 Nays: 4
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 04/30/2026
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