All Roll Calls
Yes: 142 • No: 21
UtahS.B. 1312026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Charter School Eligibility
Sponsored By: Heidi Balderree (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Charter SchoolsEducationK-12 EducationPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Charter school priority expands for local kids
Beginning July 1, 2026, Utah charter schools may give some local students priority for enrollment. Students must live within the boundaries of a political subdivision that contains the charter school. Their school of residence must be at capacity. Schools choose whether to offer this preference, and it does not guarantee a seat.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Heidi Balderree
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
R. Neil Walter
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 19 • No: 5
House vote • 2/26/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 49 • No: 11
House vote • 2/20/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/20/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/9/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/7/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/7/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/3/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/3/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/27/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/27/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/26/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ amended
2/20/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/20/2026House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
2/20/2026House/ to standing committee
2/13/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/10/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/7/2026
Amended 2/20/2026 12:02:76
2/20/2026
Introduced
1/13/2026