H.B. 75 American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments

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What the bill does

This bill addresses education planning and American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Hearings and debates

• Jan 22, 2026 House Education Committee▶ Watch
  Transcript (28 turns)

  1. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)1:45:33

     Thank you Representative Voxer. Our final agenda items, uh, today is house bill 75 American Indian and native Alaska Native Education Amendments Representative Watkins, welcome. We're glad to have you.

  2. Rep. Christine F. Watkins1:45:49

     Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you for being here on our first day. Um, glad to be here on your first day. Okay. Uh, Mr. Chair and committee members, um, this is the, uh, an American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendment. And what it does is it addresses education planning for these students. Uh, just as a reminder, uh, if you didn't read it in the bell, uh, a concentrated school means there's at at least 29% percent of those school students are, uh, American Indian or Alaska native. And so, um, this also came through, um, our committee and we realized that we have been funding, uh, a lot of, well, a couple of our districts where we have this high concentration of, of Native American or Alaska students, uh, over the years. And they have all this funding. Um, and, but we never created a state plan. And that's what we, uh, want to have done with this bill. Um, I have quite a history, uh, with, uh, native American, um, uh, educational plans. When I first started working with the San Juan, uh, education Association clear back in 19 90, 19 97, they had just come off, uh, a pretty heavy duty lawsuit, uh, that they requiring, uh, that their students be taught their own native culture and language if possible, because a lot, some of the teachers and aides in their school did not even teach their, did not know their own language. And so we had to have, uh, teachers and people there, um, learned their, their, uh, own, um, language. And we also, not only just, we have other tribes, but very specifically the ones I know about, uh, and that we work within our committee is the native, the Navajo, and the Utes. And so, um, we have, uh, funded them, uh, with special funding to entice student or teachers to go to the more remote schools, uh, to stay there. We had, we've had, uh, really, really high turnover. And because of the things we've done as a legislature, we've been able to, um, curtail that somewhat. And so if you, uh, um, the state plan line 82, if you have it in front of you, it reads, it tells you the things that we want to do that they will report, uh, to the committee and, uh, with the plan that they will put together. So, uh, it talks about the things that we will also expand what they can spend their money on. You have to realize, uh, until we had the lawsuit back in the, the late 1990s, uh, we didn't even have books with the language, uh, of, of these students. So those books are expensive because they don't have a demand for lots of them. And we also have a lot of the instructors who don't very often, um, go very far from their reservations. So we've allowed them to go to national conferences to learn more, um, of what they're doing as well as what everyone else does to help them. And, um, so that's my, uh, presentation and I'm open to any questions.

  3. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)1:49:12

     Thank you. Appreciate your, uh, presentation Representative Watkins. So are there any clarifying questions for members of the committee? We do have a question. Representative Voxer. Thank

  4. Rep. Tiara Auxier1:49:22

     You. Um, thank you for your presentation. I did actually have a question. I know we've kind of talked about the, the conferences and I know, um, you feel it's really beneficial to be in person and for some of the specialty things. Um, it does seem like a lot of LEAs right now are, um, already paying for conferences. So is, would this be extra, um, money that would be allowed to be used for conferences within that grant? Like, do they not have access to have it funded through the LEA already to go to some of these national conferences? Uh, they may, but we're, we want them, uh, to be able to astand there are very specific conferences that deal with, uh, culture, language, how to teach, uh, and work with, you know, they live with their students 'cause they're so remote. But, um, they have just a, there's just things that we can all learn. Even as a former teacher, uh, I didn't get outta college and know everything. Yeah. And so I, I always, um, appreciated the opportunity to learn what was, um, what was going on and what could maybe make me a better teacher, uh, in my classroom. And these classrooms are a little different, um, than say up here on the Wasatch front, uh, just, just because they're so remote. And we have other issues going down in some of these areas like, um, wifi, you know, the internet and where they live. And so they, they, even as educators and the grownups in the classroom, they don't always have, um, some of the things that, that we enjoy. And so to be able to go out and talk with other teachers from other states that have NA Native American students, um, helps broaden their horizons. And sometimes you just need to know that, that you're doing the right thing. Thank You. Uh, follow up

  5. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)1:51:18

     if I may. Yes, go ahead.

  6. Rep. Tiara Auxier1:51:19

     Um, I, I understand all of that. What I'm wondering is most of these schools are already majority schools for these different populations. So wouldn't their normal conferences that they're already funding through their school be focused and targeted towards this anyway? So I'm just wondering, you know, if they're having access to other money to pay for national conferences, would it be better to not allow it, um, through this grant and focus that money on other really targeted things? That's, that was my question. Well,

  7. Rep. Christine F. Watkins1:51:51

     That's part of the plan. That's part of the plan is to figure out if that's really what they should be doing. And, and I will tell you, I have not been, um, uh, affiliated with them for a while. So I don't know, uh, the LEAs financial, um, Prioritization of Their funds, perhaps their conditions. So I don't know if they're doing that. It doesn't say we're going to make 'em, it just, it would be something that they could, and so I, I really can't give you a hard, hard answer to that one. Sorry.

  8. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)1:52:26

     Okay. Thank you. Alright, thank you. Rep, representative Voxer, uh, Representative Peck.

  9. Rep. Nicholeen P. Peck1:52:33

     Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um, I, I have a, a couple of questions. So the first question, I think I, I was a little bit on the same line maybe as Representative Ox year in wondering, um, why we're, why we're singling out a, a, a special, um, program when they're already in schools that hopefully every student matters, not just based on race. I don't like singling people out. I don't like looking at one nationality of person and say, you might need extra help because you're that nationality. So that kind of, um, makes me a little concerned. Um, and I, I'm, I'm wondering, you had mentioned, well, we don't have, you know, maybe this is you on the Wasatch front and they're so remote. Those are words that you had said. And I'm wondering if this bill passes though. I don't see anywhere where it says they have to be so remote. Isn't this gonna apply to everywhere or am I missing something? They Have to have a school with 29% of the students being Native American or, um, Alaska, uh, Okay. Uh, and native. And, uh, so we don't have lots of schools like that. Uh, but Have 29%. Yeah, you've gotta have 29%. So, uh, in, in our community, we deal with basically with two or three, uh, counties, the districts in those counties. That's it. Okay. And so this is not an across the board thing. And I will tell you, we have, we have data that, um, some of these students are not doing well. And so we want to be really focused. We've been able to give money to help, but we didn't have a real plan. So we're hoping we're trying things out, but we would like a real plan so that we, we would like them to have a plan that, so they, they know where they're headed and we, and every, this is a state plan that could be, that would be, um, uh, made so that they could follow that in these LEAs. This is, so even when I talk about it, this is not something that's across the board. It isn't. They have to have that percentage of students. And like I said, we only deal with two or three districts in the whole state that have that. Okay. So it sounds like you're saying that, that the assumption is that most of the time when there's 29% or more that it is a very remote district? Um, They're usually on a reservation. Okay. So I would also be hoping that in their schools, that their resource people and stuff would also already be working with them. But, um, I, I do have two other just points online. Uh, 92, it mentions meet the needs of a, of American Indian and Alaska native students. And I'm wondering what needs a person has based on their race that's different than every other, just student's needs that are trying to learn. And, and then I'm wondering, do we have programs like this already geared toward maybe Hispanic students in schools where there's like that, that like a high percentage of, or is this a very unique, I don't deal with Hispanic, um, students, this art committee does not do that. Mm-hmm. We are with the Native American, and, uh, uh, it, it's hard, it's hard for me to explain to you because you've never been there. I've, I've been in these schools, um, and, and they're great schools. Oh my gosh, we have some really great schools. But there, there are cultural differences and, um, the, we want, we don't want to take the culture out of the students. So we're working to, um, make sure that they know their own language, but that they also can function in, in the English world. And, uh, and that in its own sense creates some educational issues and then, uh, to help them in other things. So, um, uh, there is data, uh, that they, they do need some extra help. And, and part of the problem is that we've, for a long time we had teachers just going through the schools, just they'd be there a year or two and then they were gone. Teachers would be there a year or two, and then they'd be gone. And, uh, that is not good for students. So part of the funding we have given is to try and incentivize teachers to stay. And so that's part of what we are doing. But what this bill does is it really is, we're just saying we want a state plan. We haven't had that. And, but yet we have someone who's over the Native Americans, but we haven't had a plan. I see. Well, it does sound like there's probably a lot of nuances to the whole situation that possibly I don't completely understand. And I'm feeling your heart on the whole thing. I really am. Um, and I, and I know your heart anyway, just because I know you. Um, I don't think I'm there yet, so I'm gonna probably have to be a No, but I appreciate all those answers. Thank you.

  10. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)1:57:37

      Alright, thank you Representative Peck. Are there any other, uh, clarifying questions for members of our committee? Alright, seeing none, we'll go to the public for public comment. Is there any, uh, are there any here to speak to this, uh, agenda item? Thank you. Please, uh, introduce yourself and, uh, state who you represent.

  11. Lexi Cunningham, Utah School Boards Association and Utah School Superintendents Association1:57:57

      Yes, thank you. Oh, lemme get your light on. I'll do it. Yeah, go ahead. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon. Committee. Um, thank you for this opportunity. I'm Lexi Cunningham and I'm representing the Utah School Boards Association and the Utah School Superintendents Association. We do support this bill. We, this bill is going to create a plan for a grant program that has been in existence for many years. We think that having the overall state plan will, will help our students, will help our districts. It'll focus the work that they are, are doing. The plan would have to report to the, the committee that meets on a regular basis. It would involve USBE, it would involve, um, members of the LEAs. It would involve tribal leaders. And so we are supportive because we think that this plan is going to put, um, guardrails and create an opportunity for districts to serve students. And so we are asking that you vote yes on this bill. Thank you.

  12. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)1:58:58

      Alright. Thank you. Any other, uh, individuals here in the audience who would like to speak to the bill? Yes. Go.

  13. Unknown speaker1:59:07speaker not certain

      I just have a question, bill.

  14. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)1:59:12

      Okay. We have one person, one individual online. Martin Martin Moo Oz. Uh, Martin, if you'll, uh, turn your camera on, please, uh, introduce yourself and, uh, state who you represent, uh, if anyone.

  15. Martin Munoz, Voices for Utah Children1:59:31

      Yeah. Thank you to the committee and the chair for allowing me to speak. My name is Martin Munoz. I'm the Kids Counter Director at Voices for Utah Children. I'm here to express our support for HB 75. Uh, at Voices for Utah Children, our mission is to advocate and, and, and promote policies that benefit all Utah children. HB 75 reinforces Utah's dedication to the American Indian and native students by updating existing laws, increasing accountability and broadening school flexibility by formalizing the state plan and permitting grant funding to be used for essential learning material. This bill offers a clear and sustainable framework that promotes student success while honoring tribal sovereignty and local priorities. The policy has potentials to generate positive externalities for non-native students enrolled in qualified, uh, LEAs. Uh, I ask you to vote in favor, HB 75, American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendment. I thank you for your time.

  16. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)2:00:44

      All right. Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your participation in the, uh, in the committee hearing today. Uh, with that we'll conclude our, uh, public comments section and we'll move to the Committee for action. All right. Uh, Representative Welton.

  17. Rep. Doug Welton2:01:02

      Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that we favorably recommend HB 75 American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments.

  18. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)2:01:09

      Alright, thank you. That motion is an order. Uh, we have a motion to recommend Favorably House Bill 75 American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments. Would you like to speak to the motion?

  19. Rep. Doug Welton2:01:19

      Yeah, I just think this creates a, a great framework for, uh, uh, a very unique population in our state that is, uh, largely on reservations as well as, as public schools. They, they kind of, uh, uh, for, for historical and cultural reasons, they straddle a couple of lines here. And I think it's very unique and they're, they're in a unique situation, and I think this puts good guardrails in place and also, uh, helps them, uh, as they move forward. So I'm very supportive of this bill.

  20. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)2:01:50

      Okay. Thank you, Representative Welton to the sponsor.

  21. Rep. Christine F. Watkins2:01:53

      Thank you. I, I, I think it's really important. Um, we, we've had this sort of in place for a while. We needed, like we said, the guardrails, the plan, and, um, I feel it's very important. I would appreciate your support. Thank you.

  22. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)2:02:08

      Thank you. All right. Uh, to members of the committee, we'll go to Representative Peterson.

  23. Rep. Thomas W. Peterson2:02:13speaker not certain

      Thanks. I just wanted to speak in favor of that motion. Um, you know, oftentimes when we set up grant programs and we don't have these good guardrails when we end up funding random stuff. And, um, I really like it when we take a step back and we think comprehensively and we figure out what gaps make sense for a grants to fill and what gaps we can fill with other, uh, resources and opportunities. And to me, that's what this bill is trying to do. It's trying to say, we've had the grant program, it's already going and functioning. We're gonna take a step back and we're gonna make sure that, um, this is actually funding the things that make the most sense for it to fund. And that's have a conversation with our community about what that looks like. And so I appreciate the bell and I'm happy to support it.

  24. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)2:02:55

      Thank you. Representative Peterson. I don't see any other, uh, lights from members of our committee. So back to the maker of the motion to sum,

  25. Rep. Doug Welton2:03:05

      I'll waive. Thank you.

  26. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)2:03:06

      Okay. Thank you representative wel. And the motion before this is to adopt House Bill 75 American Indian Alaska Native Education Amendments. Uh, all in favor, please say Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Aye we have one. No. So that is Representative Peck. Alright. That motion passes. Uh, thank you to the members of the committee. Thank you. Thank you, representative. Thank you. Yep. Thank you Representative Watkins. We, we appreciate you being here today. Um, we, that concludes our committee business today. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday next week. And, uh, there's plenty of, uh, uh, new opportunities. We'll, we have a couple of meetings coming up. We'll see what kinda legislation gets assigned to our committee and look forward to our next committee meeting. With that, I'll entertain a motion to adjourn.

  27. Unknown speaker2:03:52speaker not certain

      So moved. I have a motion to adjourn from multiple members of the committee, including Representative Welton and Representative Faye.

  28. Rep. R. Neil Walter (Committee chair)2:04:00

      All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right.

• Jan 30, 2026 House floor debate (day 11)▶ Watch
  Transcript (24 turns)

  1. Unknown speaker45:48speaker not certain

     Third reading calendar, House Bill 75 American, Indian, and Alaska Native Education Amendments by Representative Watkins. This bill was heard in education with the vote of ten one four Representative

  2. Rep. Christine F. Watkins46:02

     Watkins. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Uh, Mr. Speaker, it seems like a month ago, but it was only last week. We handed out a little paper on your desk that, that spoke, uh, told you about this. Thank you. And, um, so I just wanted to let you know about this bill. There is no fiscal note because this bill is Juab just creating a plan around a grant that has already been, uh, going. This is in counties of fourth, fifth, and sixth class. It is in schools that have at least 29 per percent of their students that are Native American or Alaska students. And what this grant does is it creates a plan. We're telling the State Board of Education that we want a plan. Even though this, this grant has been going for a couple of years, we really want a plan of how they're going to use this money that we want to have reporting. We wanna know how it's going. And, uh, it does allow, uh, the teachers, the LEA, uh, in these schools, uh, a little bit more, uh, um, opportunity to use the money, uh, to go to a Native American Educational conference to purchase the books that they need to. And, um, that's my presentation, Mr. Speaker.

  3. Speaker (presiding)47:34

     Thank you, Representative Watkins. Discussion to the bill, Representative Thompson.

  4. Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher47:41

     You, Mr. Speaker. Um, so we're gonna, we're gonna hope for a better trajectory with this one. I'd like to offer, um, amendment two to HB 75 in my name. Thank you, representative. Let me grab that. Uh, I do not have amendment. Are you sure it's not amendment one? Um, oh, no, we got amendment two. Nevermind. Sorry. Okay. There's two amendments. Amendment two. Amendment two. That's correct. Okay. I, yes, that motion is, I always like to speak to that motion. I would like to speak to it. Um, th this amendment makes no, um, changes. I am, I am in full support of the good sponsors, uh, bill of HB 75. Um, there's just a little bit of, of thought that that, that I've been trying to put into. How do we, how do we make sure with our education bills and policy that we have a backdrop against which we measure it. So all I'm doing here is, um, putting in a reference, um, to our code 53 E dash two dash 3 0 1. I'm gonna try and amend a lot of these bills on the floor to do this, but I just want to take a quick second to read, um, what our education, mission and vision is, um, that we as a body have come up with. And I'll read just real quick. The legislature recognizes that public education's mission is to assure Utah the best education, educated citizenry in the world, and each individual the training to succeed in a global society by providing students with the following, learning and occupational skills, character development, literacy and numeracy, high quality instruction curriculum based on high standards and relevance and effective assessments to inform high quality instruction and accountability. All I'm doing with this amendment is, is referencing back to this code to make sure that when we're implementing policies on the ground level, that we're, we're frequently looking back to what the legislature's prerogative and, and feeling is on what our goals, mission, and vision is with regard to education. Um, that would be all I have. Mr. Speaker.

  5. Speaker (presiding)49:36

     Thank you Representative Thompson. Discussion to the motion to adopt amendment number two, Representative Hansen. Oh, I apologize. Representative Watkins on the motion to adopt amendment number two. Uh,

  6. Rep. Christine F. Watkins49:52

     I consider it a, a friendly amendment. I think it's great.

  7. Speaker (presiding)49:55

     Thank you, Representative Watkins. Further discussion on the motion to adopt amendment two. None will go ahead and place the motion. The motion be before the house adopt amendment number two under Representative Thompson's name on HB 75. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Will that motion passes The bills adopt or been amended? Further discussion to the bill Representative Hansen.

  8. Rep. Leah Hansen50:21

     Thank you Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield to a series of questions? Perhaps Representative Watkins will, will you yield to a series of questions?

  9. Rep. Christine F. Watkins50:28

     Yes, I will. Mr. Speaker? Yes. Representative Hansen.

  10. Rep. Leah Hansen50:30

      Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The bill proposes to expend authorized expenditures. Um, although it's not explicitly stated, can funds be used to be culturally responsive? Um, in other words, can schools design culturally grounded programs for them specifically? Um, and let me explain that some more. This flexibility is key for the success of, of the native. I I, I would imagine that this would be, success would be key for the success of, of the, um, of these, uh, wonderful people. And, um, in New Zealand, the Maori immersion schools back in New Zealand funding is used to improve reading and writing by translating the resources into Te Maori or rather into their own language. So I'm just wondering if this would allow for something like that.

  11. Rep. Christine F. Watkins51:25

      They will be working with the tribal members and the LEA and I will tell you, uh, on the Navajo reservation, that they are already have already translated books into the Na Dene language, and they already are doing that. So that's one of the things that, uh, will be approved with this, is to purchase books.

  12. Rep. Leah Hansen51:47

      Thank you, Mr. Speaker. May I ask one more question? Uh, representative? Uh, yes. Mr. Speaker?

  13. Unknown speaker51:53speaker not certain

      Yeah, I think she would, yes, she, yes.

  14. Speaker (presiding)51:56

      Representative Romero, point of order. State your point.

  15. Rep. Romero52:00

      I I thought when we're, um, speaking on the floor that we don't read, we ask a question to you directly, Mr. Speaker versus reading a script.

  16. Speaker (presiding)52:10

      Thank you, Representative Romero. Uh, point of order, uh, Representative Hansen, uh, the point of order to the spend call is, uh, our rules of decorum. Uh, do not allow for reading of questions on the floor. You can ask questions, but you can't read. Okay. What those questions are. So, uh, thank you Representative Romero, Mr. Speaker, Uh, Representative Hansen.

  17. Rep. Leah Hansen52:34

      Um, that is all that I have to ask then. Thank you.

  18. Speaker (presiding)52:37

      Thank you Representative Hansen. Further discussion to the bill Representative Monson.

  19. Rep. Logan Monson52:43

      Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of this bill as a representative that represents San Juan County. Um, this legislation is about targeted support for Utah's most rural remote areas. The results already speak for themselves. We have veteran teachers who are staying longer in schools. We have leaders that are staying longer. Um, when we have consistent programs that work, um, things happen and we, and we get direct results. So I stand in support of this bill, um, for clear guardrails and accountability to protect what's already working within this program. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

  20. Speaker (presiding)53:21

      Thank you, Representative Monson. Further discussion to the bill Representative Gricius.

  21. Rep. Stephanie Gricius53:26

      Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of this bill. I have Native Americans in my area as well. And this, this bill's been worked through the committee, the liaison committee, the good representative from Carbon County's done a good job. And I, I say it's a good bill and support it.

  22. Speaker (presiding)53:42

      Thank you, Representative Albrecht. Back to you, Representative Watkins for summation.

  23. Rep. Christine F. Watkins53:48

      Thank you Mr. Speaker. It is a good bill and, um, I'm asking for your support. Thank you.

  24. Speaker (presiding)53:53

      Thank you. Representative Watkins. Uh, voting will now be open on HB 75. Seeing all president hand voted. Voting is now closed. HB 75 passed this body with 72 yes votes zero, no votes will be sent to the Senate for its consideration.

• Feb 6, 2026 Senate Education Committee▶ Watch
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  1. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:48:56

     Good job Representative Watkins, I just want you to know I could have been home by now. That's, that's why we didn't cut it off before your bill.

  2. Rep. Christine F. Watkins2:49:09

     Oh, thank you. Thank you. Um, but I'm ready to go. Uh, house bills, uh, may I speak?

  3. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:49:15

     Yes, go ahead. Okay. House Bill 75.

  4. Rep. Christine F. Watkins2:49:18

     It is about a bill that does not create any new funding. It has no fiscal note. It simply puts a clear plan and reporting structure around a grant program that has been in place for a number of years. It applies to schools in the fourth, fifth, and sixth class county. And in schools that have at least 29% of the students that are American Indian or Alaska native, it asks the State School Board of Education to formally adopt a plan so that the legislature can clearly see how the grant money is being used and how it's working. Uh, the bill adds guardrails and accountability, including regular reporting, uh, and to protect a program that already is showing, uh, positive results. Uh, it also gives the schools and educators more flexibility in the grant money, uh, so that it can be used for a Native American education, conferences, professional development, and culturally appropriate books and materials. Um, the results do speak for themselves. Teachers are staying longer, school leaders are staying longer in these schools and consist see leads to better outcomes for students. So the main thing is we'd like to have, uh, a plan from the, uh, state Board of Education. They'll be working with, uh, l local LEAs the tribes, and, um, will be reporting to us. That's my presentation.

  5. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:50:47

     Thank you very much. We're gonna come back to the committee for clarifying questions. Seeing none. How about members of the audience? Anyone want to speak to this Bill come forward. State your name for the record. Okay.

  6. Elisse Newey, Deputy Superintendent of Policy, Utah State Board of Education2:51:02

     Hi, my name is Elise Newey and I'm the Deputy Superintendent of Policy for Utah State Board of Education. And I just wanna take a quick second, very quick. Um, and thank the sponsor for this bill and the committee's work on this bill. And also let the committee know, um, that the state board voted yesterday to support this bill. So we're excited to see it move forward. Thank you.

  7. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:51:21

     Thank you very much. Uh, any other comments? Seeing none, we're gonna come back to the committee.

  8. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:51:27speaker not certain

     Senator Baldry,

  9. Sen. Heidi Balderree2:51:30

     I recommend that we, uh, pass with a favorable recommendation. House bill 75 to the full body.

  10. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:51:38

      Okay. So there's a motion on the table. Any discussion of that motion? Okay. So the motion was to favorably recommend. Right? Uh, favorably Recommend HP 75 to the full body of the Senate, American Indian. Ask Alaskan Native Education Amendments.

  11. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:51:57speaker not certain

      Do you, I'm gonna come back to sponsor some. I'll waive.

  12. Rep. Christine F. Watkins2:52:00speaker not certain

      Waive. Okay.

  13. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:52:02

      So the motion is to send out HP 75 with favorable recommendation. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed Chair rules? That is unanimous. Thank you very much. One more motion.

  14. Sen. David P. Hinkins2:52:15

      I would just like to make That this.

  15. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:52:20

      Okay. Go ahead. Consent calendar. Do you want to consent?

  16. Unknown speaker2:52:23speaker not certain

      Oh, sure. Yeah. His mic is, huh? There we go. Okay, go ahead. We had, we had you under the wrong Yeah. Microphone. Turn all on. Okay, go ahead.

  17. Sen. David P. Hinkins2:52:39

      Since there was no opposition to this bill, could we ask the sponsor if she'd like to put on consent?

  18. Rep. Christine F. Watkins2:52:45

      Absolutely. Okay. So the motion

  19. Sen. David P. Hinkins2:52:46

      is to put this, I would make the motion. The motion is to put this on the consent calendar.

  20. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:52:50

      All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Seeing no opposition. The chair rules. That is unanimous.

  21. Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe2:52:57

      Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn. All in favor say aye.

  22. Chair Johnson (presiding)2:53:01

      Aye. Aye. Aye. We are adjourn. Yes. Yes. We.

• Feb 12, 2026 Senate floor debate (day 24)▶ Watch
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  1. Sen. J. Stuart Adams (presiding)27:12

     Senator Winterton.

  2. Sen. Ronald M. Winterton27:14

     Thank you Mr. President Pro. Tim. Uh, this is a update, a cleanup for the Native American, uh, space. Uh, all it does is define, make some definitions finer and then also sets, uh, in plan, uh, the state school board to having to make rule making authority to have it in, uh, place by New July or January 1st of 27 on, um, on the curriculum on the state plan. Thank you. That concludes your presentation. Yes.

  3. Sen. Ronald M. Winterton27:52

     Uh, let's see. Have Senate bill seven, uh, house bill. Oh yeah. You gotta make a motion. Excuse me. Uh, motion is to consent to house bill 75.

  4. Sen. J. Stuart Adams (presiding)28:06

     Thank you. And the motion is to consent to house bill 75. Roll call vote.

  5. Senate clerk (roll call)28:11

     Senator Vickers Baldry Lein Brammer bus Aye. Colmore Aye. Escamilla. Aye. Fillmore Grover. Aye. Harper Aye. Hankins. Ipson. Aye. Johnson Aye. Quan McKay Mikel Milner Aye. Musman Owens pitcher Lum Rebe Aye. Sandal Aye. Stevenson Stratton. Aye. Vickers Weiler Aye. Wilson Aye. Winterton Aye. President Adams

  6. Sen. J. Stuart Adams (presiding)29:05

     House Bill 75, having received 22 yay votes, zero nay votes, seven being absent will be signed by the speaker or the president. Pro temp will passes. This body will be signed by the president pro tem and sent to the house for the signature of the speaker. Thank you. Thank you.

All votes

• 10-1-4House Education Committee · House Comm - Favorable Recommendation · Jan 22, 2026Roll call
• 72-0-3House floor · House/ passed 3rd reading · Jan 30, 2026Roll call
• 6-0-1Senate Education Committee · Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation · Feb 6, 2026Roll call
• 6-0-1Senate Education Committee · Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation · Feb 6, 2026Roll call
• 22-0-7Senate floor · Senate/ passed 3rd reading · Feb 12, 2026Roll call

Tallies are yeas–nays–absent.