S 1062 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS
Last action — Effective date 05/18/26
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
The bill approves regulations on tuition and fee rates set by the State Commission on Higher Education.
This joint resolution approves specific regulations related to how tuition and fees are determined for higher education. It aims to ensure that the process for setting these rates is formalized by the State Commission on Higher Education.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may have clearer expectations regarding tuition and fee rates for higher education.
Summary
JR to Approve Reg. Doc. No. 5443
Bill Text
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Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 165
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Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 4)
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (House Journal-page 88)
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Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 87)
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Read second time (House Journal-page 87)
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference (House Journal-page 16)
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Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 42)
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 108)
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Read second time (Senate Journal-page 108)
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Recalled from Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 5)
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Recommitted to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 40)
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference (Senate Journal-page 9)
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (170)
170 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 170 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
How each member voted (3)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Margie Bright Matthews | — | Not Voting |
| Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch | — | Not Voting |
| Senator Tom Fernandez | — | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 103 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
How each member voted (124)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1062 do?
- JR to Approve Reg. Doc. No. 5443
- What is the current status of S 1062?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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