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HB 721 deals with the review of building plans for public schools.

HB 721 · Public school building plan reviews
Signed by the Governor
View official actionReported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 277 Effective: 07/01/2026
IntroducedFebruary 17, 2026
Senate VoteMarch 30, 2026
Signed by the GovernorApril 2, 2026

In Plain English

HB 721 deals with the review of building plans for public schools. It was signed into law and takes effect July 1, 2026. The available record does not detail the specific changes it makes to the plan review process.

Frequently Asked

Who introduced it, and what district?
It was introduced by the State Affairs Committee. No individual sponsor or district is listed in the available record.
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
The bill was introduced by a committee, so it carries no party sponsor label. The official Senate tally was 34–0. Among positions attributed to a legislator, Republicans voted 28–0 (yes–no) and Democrats voted 6–0. No member voting opposed it.
Where is it in the process right now?
It has been signed into law by the Governor and is now law, assigned as Session Law Chapter 277.
How did my representative vote?
The official Senate tally was 34–0. Among positions attributed to a legislator, 34 voted yes (Republicans: 28, Democrats: 6) and 0 voted no. 1 member was recorded absent. To see how your specific legislator voted, find your district's member in the roll call for this bill.
When would it take effect?
July 1, 2026.

Latest Floor Vote

Senatepass
340

Primary Sponsor

Cosponsors0
IntroducedFebruary 17, 2026
Last actionApril 2, 2026