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HB1003Introduced in the House

Amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.

Passed

Introduced by Education

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on February 26, 2026 H.J. 452

February 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Do Pass Amended · February 18, 2026

34

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 12

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Scheduled for hearing

  4. Education Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 5 Amendment 1003B

  5. Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 0. H.J. 5

  6. Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 6

  7. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2. H.J. 166

  8. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 143

  9. Scheduled for hearing

  10. Education Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 13

  11. Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 13

  12. Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 296

  13. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 373

  14. Signed by the President S.J. 346

  15. Delivered to the Governor on February 23, 2026 H.J. 400

  16. Signed by the Governor on February 26, 2026 H.J. 452

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