SJR0650Introduced in the Senate
A RESOLUTION to support the effort to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and restore authority over education to the states.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Supports efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and restore authority over education to the states.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor.
May 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 22, 2026
16
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
19 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Robert Stevens | 13 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | No |
| Kevin Raper | 24 | Yes |
| Yusuf Hakeem | 28 | No |
| William Slater | 35 | Yes |
| Charlie Baum | 37 | Yes |
| Gino Bulso | 61 | Yes |
| Scott Cepicky | 64 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
Adopted, Ayes 27, Nays 6
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 4/22/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 4/22/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/22/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar 2 for 4/22/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Concurred, Ayes 69, Nays 19, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
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