Kentucky 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 129 — AN ACT relating to education.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN AN ACT relating to education.
CHAPTER 79 1 CHAPTER 79 ( SB 129 ) AN ACT relating to education.
or Page 1 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN b.
or b.
114-95, or its successor.
114- 95, or its successor.
For all students as a group and separately for individual subgroups, status shall be determined, beginning with the data from the 2020-2021 academic year, by using the current year performance and change shall be determined, beginning with the data from the 2021-2022 academic year, by using the difference in performance from the prior to current year, except change shall be based on the difference in performance for the prior three (3) years for the purpose of determining the lowest-performing five percent (5%) of schools under KRS Page 2 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN 160.346(2) and (3).
For all students as a group and separately for individual subgroups, status shall be determined, beginning with the data from the 2020-2021 academic year, by using the current year performance and change shall be determined, beginning with the data from the 2021-2022 academic year, by using the difference in performance from the prior to current year, except change shall be based on the difference in performance for the prior three (3) years for the purpose of determining the lowest- performing five percent (5%) of schools under KRS 160.346(2) and (3).
3.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3.
Page 3 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (f) 1.
(f) 1.
The Kentucky Department of Education shall pay for the cost of an assessment taken by a high school student for attaining an industry- recognized certification, credential, or licensure if the student consecutively completes at least two (2) related career pathway courses approved by the department prior to taking the assessment.
The Kentucky Department of Education shall pay for the cost of an assessment taken by a high school student for attaining an industry-recognized certification, credential, or licensure if the student consecutively completes at least two (2) related career pathway courses approved by the department prior to taking the assessment.
and Page 4 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (b) The school district if the student is enrolled in the district for at least a full academic year as defined by the Kentucky Board of Education;
and (b) The school district if the student is enrolled in the district for at least a full academic year as defined by the Kentucky Board of Education;
(a) A review and audit process to determine the appropriateness of a school's or district's classification and to recommend needed assistance;
CHAPTER 79 3 (a) A review and audit process to determine the appropriateness of a school's or district's classification and to recommend needed assistance;
and the department's technical advisory committee[National Technical Advisory Panel on Assessment and Accountability], Page 5 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN the Kentucky Board of Education may promulgate by administrative regulation, in conformity with KRS 158.6471 and 158.6472 and KRS Chapter 13A, a system of district accountability that includes establishing a formula for accountability, goals for improvement over a three (3) year period, rewards for leadership in improving teaching and learning in the district, and consequences that address the problems and provide assistance when one (1) or more schools in the district fail to exit comprehensive support and improvement status after three (3) consecutive years of implementing the turnaround intervention process described in KRS 160.346.
and the department's technical advisory committee[National Technical Advisory Panel on Assessment and Accountability], the Kentucky Board of Education may promulgate by administrative regulation, in conformity with KRS 158.6471 and 158.6472 and KRS Chapter 13A, a system of district accountability that includes establishing a formula for accountability, goals for improvement over a three (3) year period, rewards for leadership in improving teaching and learning in the district, and consequences that address the problems and provide assistance when one (1) or more schools in the district fail to exit comprehensive support and improvement status after three (3) consecutive years of implementing the turnaround intervention process described in KRS 160.346.
Page 6 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (a) Advice and recommendations provided by panel members relating to:
(a) Advice and recommendations provided by panel members relating to:
4.
and 4.
KRS 158.6453, 158.6455, 158.78, or 158.860;
KRS 158.6453, 158.6455, 158.782, or 158.860;
(a) Courses of study for the different grades and kinds of common schools identifying the common curriculum content directly tied to the goals, outcomes, and assessment strategies developed under KRS 158.645, 158.6451, and 158.6453 and distributed to local school districts and schools.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) Courses of study for the different grades and kinds of common schools identifying the common curriculum content directly tied to the goals, outcomes, and assessment strategies developed under KRS 158.645, 158.6451, and 158.6453 and distributed to local school districts and schools.
If a school offers American sign language, the course shall be accepted as meeting the foreign language requirements in common schools Page 7 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN notwithstanding other provisions of law;
If a school offers American sign language, the course shall be accepted as meeting the foreign language requirements in common schools notwithstanding other provisions of law;
Page 8 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (e) The requirements for an alternative high school diploma for students with disabilities whose individualized education program indicates that, in accordance with 20 U.S.C.
(e) The requirements for an alternative high school diploma for students with disabilities whose individualized education program indicates that, in accordance with 20 U.S.C.
The administrative regulations shall permit a student who received a physical examination no more than six (6) months prior to his or her initial admission to Head Start to substitute that physical examination for Page 9 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN the physical examination required by the Kentucky Board of Education of all students upon initial admission to the public schools, if the physical examination given in the Head Start program meets all the requirements of the physical examinations prescribed by the Kentucky Board of Education;
The administrative regulations shall permit a student who received a physical examination no more than six (6) months prior to his or her initial admission to Head Start to substitute that physical examination for the physical examination required by the Kentucky Board of Education of all students upon initial admission to the public schools, if the physical examination given in the Head Start program meets all the requirements of the physical examinations prescribed by the Kentucky Board of Education;
(i) A vision examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist that shall be required by the Kentucky Board of Education.
CHAPTER 79 5 (i) A vision examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist that shall be required by the Kentucky Board of Education.
Page 10 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (m) The preparation of budgets and salary schedules for the several school districts under the management and control of the Kentucky Board of Education;
(m) The preparation of budgets and salary schedules for the several school districts under the management and control of the Kentucky Board of Education;
Exempting the student from all coursework and other requirements imposed by the local board of education that are in addition to the minimum requirements for high school graduation established by the Kentucky Board of Education pursuant to paragraph (d) of this subsection in the district to which the student transfers, if the student Page 11 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN transfers schools at any time after the completion of the student's second year of high school and the student is ineligible to graduate both from the district to which the student transfers and the district from which the student transferred.
Exempting the student from all coursework and other requirements imposed by the local board of education that are in addition to the minimum requirements for high school graduation established by the Kentucky Board of Education pursuant to paragraph (d) of this subsection in the district to which the student transfers, if the student transfers schools at any time after the completion of the student's second year of high school and the student is ineligible to graduate both from the district to which the student transfers and the district from which the student transferred.
or 3.
or Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3.
Page 12 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (c) Any waiver granted under this subsection shall be subject to revocation upon a determination by the Kentucky Board of Education that the school district or school holding the waiver has subsequently failed to meet the intent of the waiver.
(c) Any waiver granted under this subsection shall be subject to revocation upon a determination by the Kentucky Board of Education that the school district or school holding the waiver has subsequently failed to meet the intent of the waiver.
(b) "Constructed-response items" or "performance-based items" means individual test items that require the student to create an answer rather than select a response and may include fill-in-the-blank, short-answer, extended-answer, Page 13 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN open-response, and writing-on-demand formats;
(b) "Constructed-response items" or "performance-based items" means individual test items that require the student to create an answer rather than select a response and may include fill-in-the-blank, short- answer, extended-answer, open-response, and writing-on-demand formats;
Formative assessments may include the use of commercial assessments, classroom observations, teacher- designed classroom tests and assessments, and other processes and assignments to gain information about individual student learning;
Formative assessments may include the use of commercial assessments, classroom observations, teacher-designed classroom tests and assessments, and other processes and assignments to gain information about individual student learning;
(2) (a) Beginning in fiscal year 2017-2018, and every six (6) years thereafter, the Kentucky Department of Education shall implement a process for reviewing Kentucky's academic standards and the alignment of corresponding assessments for possible revision or replacement to ensure alignment with transition readiness standards necessary for global competitiveness and with state career and technical education standards.
CHAPTER 79 7 (2) (a) Beginning in fiscal year 2017-2018, and every six (6) years thereafter, the Kentucky Department of Education shall implement a process for reviewing Kentucky's academic standards and the alignment of corresponding assessments for possible revision or replacement to ensure alignment with transition readiness standards necessary for global competitiveness and with state career and technical education standards.
Page 14 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN 1.
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Page 16 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN e.
e.
f.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY f.
After completing its review, each advisory panel shall make recommendations for changes to the standards and alignment Page 17 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN adjustments for assessments to the appropriate standards and assessments review committee.
After completing its review, each advisory panel shall make recommendations for changes to the standards and alignment adjustments for assessments to the appropriate standards and assessments review committee.
(h) The Kentucky Board of Education shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A as may be needed for the administration Page 18 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN of the review process, including staggering the timing and sequence of the review process by subject area and remuneration of the review committees and advisory panels described in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this subsection.
(h) The Kentucky Board of Education shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A as may be needed for the administration of the review process, including staggering the timing and sequence of the review process by subject area and remuneration of the review committees and advisory panels described in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this subsection.
3.
CHAPTER 79 9 3.
The Education Professional Standards Board shall ensure that each Page 19 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN teacher preparation program includes use of the academic standards in the pre- service education programs and that all teacher interns will have experience planning classroom instruction based on the revised standards.
The Education Professional Standards Board shall ensure that each teacher preparation program includes use of the academic standards in the pre-service education programs and that all teacher interns will have experience planning classroom instruction based on the revised standards.
Page 20 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (4) (a) The academic components of the statewide assessment program shall be composed of annual student summative tests, which may include a combination of multiple competency-based assessment and performance measures approved by the Kentucky Board of Education.
(4) (a) The academic components of the statewide assessment program shall be composed of annual student summative tests, which may include a combination of multiple competency-based assessment and performance measures approved by the Kentucky Board of Education.
(5) The state student assessments shall include the following components:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (5) The state student assessments shall include the following components:
A criterion-referenced test each in science and social studies that is valid and reliable for an individual student as necessary to measure the depth Page 21 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN and breadth of Kentucky's academic content standards to be administered one (1) time within the elementary and middle grades, respectively;
A criterion-referenced test each in science and social studies that is valid and reliable for an individual student as necessary to measure the depth and breadth of Kentucky's academic content standards to be administered one (1) time within the elementary and middle grades, respectively;
(c) The Kentucky Board of Education shall add any other component necessary to Page 22 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Pub.
(c) The Kentucky Board of Education shall add any other component necessary to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Pub.
(8) A local school district may select and use commercial interim or formative assessments or develop and use its own formative assessments to provide data on how well its students are growing toward mastery of Kentucky academic standards, so long as the district's local school board develops a policy minimizing the reduction in instructional time related to the administration of the interim Page 23 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN assessments.
(8) A local school district may select and use commercial interim or formative assessments or develop and use its own formative assessments to provide data on how well its students are growing toward mastery of Kentucky academic standards, so long as the district's local school board develops a policy minimizing the reduction in instructional time related to the administration of the interim assessments.
Nothing in this section precludes teachers from using ongoing teacher- developed formative processes.
Nothing in this section precludes teachers from using ongoing teacher-developed formative processes.
(9) Each school that enrolls primary students shall use diagnostic assessments and prompts that measure readiness in reading and mathematics for its primary students as determined by the school to be developmentally appropriate.
CHAPTER 79 11 (9) Each school that enrolls primary students shall use diagnostic assessments and prompts that measure readiness in reading and mathematics for its primary students as determined by the school to be developmentally appropriate.
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Accommodations provided in a manner allowed by a student's individualized education program as defined in KRS 158.281 for a Page 24 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN student whose disability precludes valid assessment of his or her academic abilities using the accommodations provided under subparagraph 1.
Accommodations provided in a manner allowed by a student's individualized education program as defined in KRS 158.281 for a student whose disability precludes valid assessment of his or her academic abilities using the accommodations provided under subparagraph 1.
(a) Measure grade appropriate core academic content, basic skills, and higher- order thinking skills and their application;
(a) Measure grade appropriate core academic content, basic skills, and higher-order thinking skills and their application;
Validation activities shall take place in a Page 25 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN timely manner and shall include a review of the accuracy of scores assigned to students and schools, as well as of the testing materials.
Validation activities shall take place in a timely manner and shall include a review of the accuracy of scores assigned to students and schools, as well as of the testing materials.
The continuous assessment shall provide diagnostic information to improve instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
The Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY continuous assessment shall provide diagnostic information to improve instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
The school report card shall be sent to the parents of the students of the districts, and information on electronic access to a summary of the results for the district shall be published in the newspaper Page 26 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN with the largest circulation in the county.
The school report card shall be sent to the parents of the students of the districts, and information on electronic access to a summary of the results for the district shall be published in the newspaper with the largest circulation in the county.
(18) (a) Beginning in fiscal year 2017-2018, and every six (6) years thereafter, the Page 27 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN Kentucky Department of Education shall implement a comprehensive process for reviewing and revising the academic standards in visual and performing arts and practical living skills and career studies for all levels and in foreign language for middle and high schools.
(18) (a) Beginning in fiscal year 2017-2018, and every six (6) years thereafter, the Kentucky Department of Education shall implement a comprehensive process for reviewing and revising the academic standards in visual and performing arts and practical living skills and career studies for all levels and in foreign language for middle and high schools.
(d) The Kentucky Department of Education, in consultation with certified public school teachers of visual and performing arts, may develop program standards for the visual and performing arts.
CHAPTER 79 13 (d) The Kentucky Department of Education, in consultation with certified public school teachers of visual and performing arts, may develop program standards for the visual and performing arts.
The writing program shall incorporate a variety of language resources, technological tools, and Page 28 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN multiple opportunities for students to develop complex communication skills for a variety of purposes.
The writing program shall incorporate a variety of language resources, technological tools, and multiple opportunities for students to develop complex communication skills for a variety of purposes.
Page 29 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN (2) There is hereby created and established an independent de jure municipal corporation and political subdivision[instrumentality] of the Commonwealth to be known as Asset Resolution Corporation for the purpose of promoting higher educational opportunities for the citizens of the Commonwealth by providing debt resolution services for student loan obligations [held by the United States Department of Education or other third-party entities ]and any other student service- or education-related activity to the extent such activity is not limited or prohibited by statute or other governing authority.
(2) There is hereby created and established an independent de jure municipal corporation and political subdivision[instrumentality] of the Commonwealth to be known as Asset Resolution Corporation for the purpose of promoting higher educational opportunities for the citizens of the Commonwealth by providing debt resolution services for student loan obligations [held by the United States Department of Education or other third-party entities ]and any other student service- or education-related activity to the extent such activity is not limited or prohibited by statute or other governing authority.
(e) Make, execute, and effectuate any and all agreements or other documents with the United States Department of Education, this Commonwealth, any federal or state agency, or any person, corporation, association, partnership, or other organization or entity and perform other acts necessary or appropriate for the Page 30 of 31 XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 129/EN effectuation of its rights and duties pursuant to this section;
(e) Make, execute, and effectuate any and all agreements or other documents with the United States Department of Education, this Commonwealth, any federal or state agency, or any person, corporation, association, partnership, or other organization or entity and perform other acts necessary or appropriate for the effectuation of its rights and duties pursuant to this section;
(f) Delegate to the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation general supervision and direction over the administrative function of the corporation and its employees in carrying out the policies, programs, administrative regulations, and directives of the board;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (f) Delegate to the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation general supervision and direction over the administrative function of the corporation and its employees in carrying out the policies, programs, administrative regulations, and directives of the board;
Page 31 of 31 XXXX Engrossed
Signed by Governor March 23, 2021.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 79)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. Bill passed 36-0

  6. Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1) for Monday, March 15, 2021

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with floor amendment (1)

  11. floor amendment (1) filed

  12. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021

  13. 2nd reading, to Rules

  14. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  15. posted in committee

  16. to Education (H)

  17. to Committee on Committees (H)

  18. received in House

  19. 3rd reading, passed 36-1

  20. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021

  21. 2nd reading, to Rules

  22. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

  23. to Education (S)

  24. to Committee on Committees (S)

  25. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

  • Max Wise · Primary
  • B. Rowland · Primary

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Votes

FINAL PASS SB 129

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 17002
Republican 17000
Democrat 2000
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Hornback — Yea
Turner — Yea
Buford — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Kerr — Yea
Schroder — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Castlen — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Embry — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Parrett — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Not Voting
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Passed 75 Yea · 0 Nay · 27 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 1007
Unaffiliated 250017
Republican 49003
Total 750027
% of votes cast 74%0%0%26%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Cantrell — Not Voting
Westrom — Not Voting
Carney — Not Voting
Graham — Not Voting
Scott — Not Voting
Commonwealth of Kentucky — Not Voting
House of Representatives — Not Voting
DuPlessis — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Bechler — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Smith — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Goforth — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Webber — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
Massey — Yea
Wheatley — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Donohue — Not Voting
Hatton — Not Voting
Minter — Not Voting
Flood — Not Voting
Palumbo — Not Voting
Burch — Not Voting
Jenkins — Not Voting
Raymond — Not Voting
Huff R — Yea
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller C — Not Voting
Miller J — Yea
Stevenson C — Not Voting
Al Gentry Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Not Voting
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Not Voting
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Not Voting
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Not Voting
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Not Voting
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Not Voting
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Passed 93 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 51001
Unaffiliated 36004
Democrat 6002
Total 93007
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
DuPlessis — Yea
Jenkins — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Scott — Yea
Bechler — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Minter — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Smith — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Goforth — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Graham — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Webber — Yea
Cantrell — Yea
Massey — Yea
Hatton — Yea
Westrom — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Wheatley — Yea
Donohue — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Burch — Not Voting
Flood — Not Voting
Carney — Not Voting
Huff R — Yea
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller C — Not Voting
Miller J — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Not Voting
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Not Voting
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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PASS SB 129

Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 17101
Republican 17000
Democrat 2000
Total 36101
% of votes cast 95%3%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Hornback — Yea
Parrett — Yea
Turner — Yea
Buford — Yea
Kerr — Yea
Schroder — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Castlen — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Embry — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Schickel — Nay
Harper Angel — Not Voting
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 129?
SB 129 is sponsored by Max Wise (Republican) and B. Rowland.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2021. Enacted.
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