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HI HB1785
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Trish La Chica
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AI Summary
- Department of Education may recommend to the governor the suspension or removal of bus routes from a contract when a contractor fails to provide service for five or more consecutive instructional days
- Upon governor's approval, the department can enter into interim agreements with replacement carriers exempt from standard procurement requirements under chapter 103D
- Interim replacement agreements are limited to 30 months and must be followed by competitive procurement for permanent service
- School bus fare revolving fund may now be used to offset costs of procuring replacement transportation services
- All future student transportation contracts and requests for proposals must specifically reference the new route suspension provisions
Legislative Description
Relating To Student Transportation.
Governor
Last Action
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/10/2026
Finance2/19/2026
Education1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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