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HB2896 • 2026
Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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Public Hearing Held (S)
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
Second read and referred: Education(S)
Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 111 NOES: 17 PRESENT: 18
Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
Taken Up for Perfection (H)
Title of Bill - Agreed To
Perfected (H)
Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
Executive Session Completed (H)
Voted Do Pass (H)
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
Executive Session Completed (H)
Voted Do Pass (H)
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 1
Public Hearing Completed (H)
Referred: Higher Education and Workforce Development(H)
Read Second Time (H)
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education