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HB1217Introduced in the House

Limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.

Introduced

Introduced by John Hughes, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.

Where it stands

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 40. H.J. 361

February 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Do Pass Amended · February 18, 2026

27

Yes

40

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. First Reading House H.J. 181

  2. Referred to House Education H.J. 194

  3. Scheduled for hearing

  4. Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

  5. Education Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1217C

  6. Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7.

  7. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 40. H.J. 361

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