Senate Bill 26 read on first day; bill affects public education and teacher compensation

Senate Bill 26 by Senator Creighton was placed on first reading on Feb. 18, 2025. The secretary read the bill caption: "relating to public education, including the rights and compensation of public school educators and funding for teacher compensation under the foundation school program to education K through 16." Following the reading, the clerk announced the bill was on first reading and would be referred to committee for further consideration; the transcript does not specify which committee.

No floor debate on the measure was recorded in the transcript excerpt. The reading of the bill itself is the formal first step that makes the measure available for committee assignment and subsequent consideration under Senate rules. The transcript records the bill caption as presented on the floor; the text of the bill and committee referral were not included in the floor record provided.

What was recorded on the floor The secretary read the bill caption aloud; the presiding officer then directed the clerk to place the bill on first reading and refer it to committee. The transcript contains no recorded motions, amendments or roll-call votes related to SB 26 during this session excerpt.

Next steps As with standard procedure, SB 26 will be considered in the committee to which it is referred; the transcript does not identify the committee or a referral date. Further information — including the bill text, committee referral and schedule for hearings or markup — will be published in the Senate's committee records and daily file.

Ending Senate Bill 26 was entered on first reading Feb. 18, 2025; the chamber recorded the bill caption and referred the measure to committee without floor debate in the provided transcript excerpt.