New Hampshire SenateHB 319
relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide transportation for pupils in kindergarten.
Passed 13–8Party-line
What it does: On the version voted Dec 17, 2025: Makes school district transportation for half-day kindergarten students optional rather than required, while districts must still transport full-day students in kindergarten through grade 8 who live more than two miles from school. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Ought to Pass
The tally
Yes 13 · No 8 · Not voting 3
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Republicans | 13 | 0 | 3 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (24)
Yes 13
No 8
Not voting 3
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.