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H7158Introduced in the House

Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester would be eligible for the same medical benefits as other state employees.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Raymond Hull, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS - Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester would be eligible for the same medical benefits as other state employees.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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