From official state and federal legislative records. Informational only, not legal advice.
Halfway — passed one chamber
One of the two groups of lawmakers voted yes. Now the other group gets to vote.
Next: the other chamber takes it up — committee first, then a vote.
In plain words
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Fiscal Summary NOT SIGNIFICANT Bill Summary ON MARCH 30, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2167, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to enact "Colby's Law", which requires each public institution of higher education to, on the date of a general election, implement reasonable measures to promote civic engagement and facilitate student participation in the election process. This amendment authorizes institutions to observe an academic holiday on the date of a general election. An institution that elects to observe an academic holiday on the date of a general election is not required to close the institution or to suspend its operations.