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House Rules holds public hearing on bill to allow 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds to vote in school board elections
Summary
The House Committee on Rules took public testimony March 3 on House Bill 30 12, which would permit registered 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds to vote in school district elections; the committee heard proponents citing civic engagement and opponents citing maturity and fiscal concerns.
The House Committee on Rules took public testimony March 3 on House Bill 30 12, the Student Voice and Democracy Act, which would allow registered 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds to vote in school district elections. Sponsor Rep. Courtney Neuron and dozens of students, educators and advocacy groups spoke for and against the proposal.
Melissa, the committee staffer, summarized the bill for the record: “House Bill 30 12 permits an individual who are 16 or 17 years of age and is registered to vote to cast a ballot in school district elections that occur on or after 01/01/2027. There's a -1 amendment that changes the effective date to 01/01/2029.”
Proponents argued the change would strengthen civic engagement and give students a voice where policy decisions directly affect them. Representative Courtney Neuron, sponsor of the bill, said…
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