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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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2026 floor votes

S.B. 169: High School Graduation Amendments

2 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill ensures students meeting graduation requirements can participate in graduation ceremonies.

  • Requires an LEA to allow any student receiving a diploma to participate in graduation ceremonies, including students in online programs, except when significant safety concerns exist
  • Requires ard of Education oversight of local graduation policies
  • Makes conforming changes

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Jen Plumb

Utah Senate, February 20, 2026

2nd Reading, Passage on Second · SB 169
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 18 Nays 7 Abs 4
Official record

Yes (18)

11 Republican, 1 Forward, 6 Democratic

No (7)

7 Republican

Absent or not voting (4)

4 Republican

Utah Senate, February 27, 2026

3rd Reading, Final Passage · SB 169
Result as recorded: Failed, Ayes 13 Nays 12 Abs 4
Official record

Yes (13)

7 Republican, 1 Forward, 5 Democratic

No (12)

12 Republican

Absent or not voting (4)

3 Republican, 1 Democratic

Votes are listed as the Utah Legislature's floor vote records show them. Names are matched to today's roster, so members who have since left the Legislature aren't in the lists; the totals are the record's own. Committee votes and voice votes aren't included.