HB1295Introduced in the House
Using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students.
Introduced by Gerry Pollet, District 046A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing literacy for public elementary students.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026.
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 12, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | Yes |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | Yes |
| Rob Chase | 004B | Yes |
| Zach Hall | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Education.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 4:00 PM.
ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
1st substitute bill substituted
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Committee amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments.
Senate receded from amendments.
Rules suspended.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 190, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026.
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