2017 Senate Bill 249

House Roll Call 230: Passed

To prohibit a school district or local government from refusing to sell property to a charter or private school, or taking other actions designed to keep these potential conventional public school competitors from using property for a lawful educational purpose. Prohibited actions could also include imposing deed or zoning restrictions. A number of local governments and conventional school districts have adopted such restrictions in the past.

60 Yeas / 47 Nays
Republican (60 Yeas / 2 Nays)
Democrat (0 Yeas / 45 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)