SB694Introduced in the Senate
Removing county residency requirement for county superintendent of schools
Introduced by Amy Nichole Grady, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for a county superintendent of schools to reside in the county in which he or she serves or in a contiguous county.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 367) · March 9, 2026
72
Yes
24
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | No |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | No |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | No |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education
Introduced in Senate
To Education
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Laid over on 2nd reading 2/6/2026
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 61)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Education
To House Education
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 367)
Communicated to Senate
Completed legislative action
House Message received
To Governor 3/11/2026
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
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