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HB1291Introduced in the House

Amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.

Introduced

Introduced by Spencer Gosch, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.

Where it stands

Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 6.

February 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 9, 2026

8

Yes

6

No

1

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 218

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Education Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1291A

  4. Education Motion to amend, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 5. Amendment 1291B

  5. Education Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 8.

  6. Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 6.

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