SB5941Introduced in the Senate
Allowing limited exemptions to renewable energy systems requirements for certain school districts.
Introduced by Shelly Short, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Allowing limited exemptions to renewable energy systems requirements for certain school districts.
Where it stands
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 5, 2026
45
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | No |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Local Government.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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