
Allow school board members to run for the state legislature
Filed by Bill Ridenour(R · District HD-100)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 10 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to allow currently serving members of county school boards to retain their position on the board during a campaign for other public office.
Education
Last action: To House Education (January 23, 2026)
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- Filed for introductionJanuary 23, 2026 · House
- To Education then JudiciaryJanuary 23, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 23, 2026 · House
- To House EducationJanuary 23, 2026 · House
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