SB536Introduced in the Senate
Relating to qualifications for serving on certain academic boards
Introduced by Patricia Rucker, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to allow members of institutional boards of governors to serve on the state Professional Charter School Board if otherwise qualified and to permit appointed members of the Professional Charter School Board to be appointed as lay members of institutional boards of governors if otherwise qualified.
Where it stands
To House Education
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 36) · February 3, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To School Choice
Introduced in Senate
To School Choice
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 36)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Education
To House Education
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