Committee advances bill on compensation and representation for student athletes

House Bill 1126, described in committee as relating to compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain higher-education institutions, was reported favorably out of the Senate Committee on Education K-16 on Jan. 20.

Senator Hagenboo moved that the bill be reported to the full Senate with recommendation that it pass and be printed. The clerk called the roll; the committee recorded nine ayes and one nay. The chair directed the clerk to show that Senator Parker was present. The chair announced the bill would be reported favorably to the full Senate.

The transcript records the motion and vote but does not include the bill text, details on compensation limits, agent-registration requirements, or funding implications. The committee's action was procedural to advance the bill to the Senate floor.