SB218Introduced in the Senate
Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
Introduced by Lauren Nelson, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
Where it stands
Senate Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16. S.J. 339
February 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Reconsidered · February 20, 2026
17
Yes
16
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | No |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | No |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | No |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | No |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | No |
| Tim Reed | 7 | No |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | No |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | No |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 179
Scheduled for hearing
Education Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 13 Amendment 218A
Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 13
Senate Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 314 Amendment 218C
Senate Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 17. S.J. 314
Intent to reconsider S.J. 315
Senate Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16. S.J. 339
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