The House Committee on Higher Education

89th Legislature

April 15, 2025

8:00 a.m.

E2.036

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 10, 2025, the House Committee on Higher Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Wilson, at 8:05 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Wilson; Howard; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shofner; Tinderholt; and VanDeaver.

A quorum was present.

HB 1787

The chair laid out HB 1787.

The chair recognized Representative Howard to explain HB 1787.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Lalani now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Howard to close on HB 1787.

HB 1787 was left pending without objection.

HB 4071

The chair laid out HB 4071.

The chair recognized Representative Howard to explain HB 4071.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Howard to close on HB 4071.

HB 4071 was left pending without objection.

HB 5092

The chair laid out HB 5092.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Tepper to explain HB 5092.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Ward Johnson now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Tepper to close on HB 5092.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 5092 was left pending without objection.

HB 3976

The chair laid out HB 3976.

Representative Howard offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Button to explain HB 3976.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Button to close on HB 3976.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3976 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Howard in chair.)

HB 5180

The chair laid out HB 5180.

Representative Tinderholt offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to explain HB 5180.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to close on HB 5180.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 5180 was left pending without objection.

HJR 203

The chair laid out HJR 203.

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to explain HJR 203.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to close on HJR 203.

HJR 203 was left pending without objection.

HB 5265

The chair laid out HB 5265.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to explain HB 5265.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to close on HB 5265.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 5265 was left pending without objection.

The committee stood at ease.

(Representative Wilson in chair.)

The committee came to order.

HB 5333

The chair laid out HB 5333.

Representative Howard offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to explain HB 5333.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to close on HB 5333.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 5333 was left pending without objection.

At 9:49 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 6:01 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Wilson.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; and Ward Johnson.

A quorum was present.

HB 1705

The chair laid out HB 1705 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Ward Johnson moved that HB 1705, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Lalani (1).

HB 2290

The chair laid out HB 2290 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Howard moved that HB 2290, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (9).

Nays:                           Representative Tinderholt (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Lalani (1).

HB 2851

The chair laid out HB 2851 as pending business.

Representative Lambert moved that HB 2851, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Lalani (1).

HB 2853

The chair laid out HB 2853 as pending business.

(Representative Lalani now present.)

Representative Davis, Aicha moved that HB 2853, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (10).

Nays:                           Representative Tinderholt (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2856

The chair laid out HB 2856 as pending business.

Representative Lalani moved that HB 2856, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (10).

Nays:                           Representative Shaheen (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3701

The chair laid out HB 3701 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Shaheen moved that HB 3701, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4909

The chair laid out HB 4909 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Howard moved that HB 4909, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4361

The chair laid out HB 4361 as pending business.

Representative Lalani moved that HB 4361, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4762

The chair laid out HB 4762 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Lambert moved that HB 4762, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

SB 365

The chair laid out SB 365, the identical companion to HB 1330.

Representative Lambert moved that SB 365, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; Tinderholt; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

(Representative Howard in chair.)

HB 2081

The chair laid out HB 2081.

The chair recognized Representative Bucy to explain HB 2081.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bucy to close on HB 2081.

HB 2081 was left pending without objection.

HB 125

The chair laid out HB 125 as pending business.

Representative Lambert moved that HB 125, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Wilson; Howard; Davis, Aicha; Lalani; Lambert; Perez, Vincent; Shaheen; Shofner; VanDeaver; Ward Johnson (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Tinderholt (1).

HB 1105

The chair laid out HB 1105.

The chair recognized Representative Ward Johnson to explain HB 1105.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Ward Johnson to close on HB 1105.

HB 1105 was left pending without objection.

HB 4234

The chair laid out HB 4234.

The chair recognized Representative Shofner to explain HB 4234.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Shofner to close on HB 4234.

HB 4234 was left pending without objection.

HB 4438

The chair laid out HB 4438.

The chair recognized Representative Shofner to explain HB 4438.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee stood at ease.

The committee came to order.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Shofner to close on HB 4438.

HB 4438 was left pending without objection.

HB 1527

The chair laid out HB 1527.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Alders to explain HB 1527.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Alders to close on HB 1527.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1527 was left pending without objection.

HB 5150

The chair laid out HB 5150.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Louderback to explain HB 5150.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Louderback to close on HB 5150.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 5150 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Wilson in chair.)

HB 3296

The chair laid out HB 3296.

Representative Lambert offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to explain HB 3296.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to close on HB 3296.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3296 was left pending without objection.

HB 4701

The chair laid out HB 4701.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Leo Wilson to explain HB 4701.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Leo Wilson to close on HB 4701.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4701 was left pending without objection.

HB 1972

The chair laid out HB 1972.

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 1972.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 1972.

HB 1972 was left pending without objection.

At 8:49 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Wilson, Chair

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Andrew Harkey, Clerk