All Roll Calls
Yes: 134 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 1612025 General SessionHouseWALLET
School Bus Route Amendments
Sponsored By: Ashlee Matthews (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stricter bus eligibility for sixth-grade middle schoolers
Beginning July 1, 2025, Utah sixth-graders attending middle school must live at least 2 miles away for state-supported bus service. The usual distance rule for kindergarten through sixth grade is 1.5 miles. No distance minimum applies to students in state-approved district programs whose severe disabilities make walking impossible or unsafe. Districts can still use their own general funds to transport students regardless of distance.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ashlee Matthews
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Karen Kwan
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/14/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 68 • No: 0
House vote • 1/24/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/3/2025House/ to Governor
2/28/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
2/28/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/26/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/26/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/25/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/25/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/21/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/21/2025HouseSenate/ to House
2/21/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/21/2025SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/21/2025SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/21/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/18/2025SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/18/2025SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/14/2025SenateSenate/ to standing committee
2/11/2025SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/5/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
2/4/2025SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/4/2025HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/4/2025HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/4/2025HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/27/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/26/2025
Introduced
1/9/2025