Committee
Education; Appropriations
Author
Rob Roberson
Session
2023 Session
Latest Action
On February 28, the Senate Education Committee passed a “strike-all” amendment that eliminated the proposed changes in the original version of HB 258. As amended, the bill simply leaves open the code section on the Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Program for possible amendment.
Explanation of the Bill
As introduced, House Bill 258 would have extended the date of the repealer on a provision that requires monthly payments to be disbursed to the Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Fund.
The Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Fund replaced the Public School Building Fund, a rarely-used grant program, in 2022. The Loan Fund provides interest-free loans for public schools to use for facility improvements. It is funded through monthly payments of $1.7 million, which previously went to the Public School Building Fund. The monthly payments are set to expire on July 1, 2023. Before it was amended by the Senate Education Committee, HB 258 would have extended the disbursement of monthly payments until July 1, 2026.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 1/5/23 | On January 5, HB 258 was referred to the House Education Committee and House Appropriations Committee. |
| 1/25/23 | On January 25, the House Education Committee passed HB 258. |
| 1/31/23 | On January 31, the House Appropriations Committee passed HB 258. |
| 2/9/23 | On February 9, the House passed HB 258. |
| 2/14/23 | On February 14, HB 258 was referred to the Senate Education Committee. |
| 2/14/23 | On February 28, the Senate Education Committee passed a “strike-all” amendment that eliminated all changes proposed in the original version of HB 258. As amended, the bill simply leaves open the code section on the Education Facilities Revolving Loan Program for possible amendment. |