WA HB1977 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Passed on April 22 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-04-22 - Effective date 7/24/2015.
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

Summary

Creating a tuition and fees exemption for children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers.

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Title

Creating a tuition and fees exemption for children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2015-04-15 - Senate - Senate vote on 3rd Reading & Final Passage (Y: 48 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-03-11 - House - House vote on Final Passage (Y: 58 N: 40 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-04-22HouseEffective date 7/24/2015.
2015-04-22HouseChapter 46, 2015 Laws.
2015-04-22HouseGovernor signed.
2015-04-20HouseDelivered to Governor.
2015-04-17SenatePresident signed.
2015-04-16HouseSpeaker signed.
2015-04-15SenateThird reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
2015-04-15SenateRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2015-04-08SenatePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2015-03-27SenateOn motion, referred to Rules.
2015-03-27SenateAnd refer to Ways & Means.
2015-03-27SenateHIE - Majority; do pass.
2015-03-26SenateExecutive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM.
2015-03-17SenatePublic hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM.
2015-03-13SenateFirst reading, referred to Higher Education.
2015-03-11HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 0.
2015-03-11HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2015-03-05HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2015-02-20HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2015-02-18HouseMinority; without recommendation.
2015-02-18HouseMinority; do not pass.
2015-02-18HouseHE - Majority; do pass.
2015-02-18HouseExecutive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM.
2015-02-17HousePublic hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM.
2015-02-04HouseFirst reading, referred to Higher Education

Same As/Similar To

SB5841 (Crossfiled) 2016-03-10 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Washington State Sources


Bill Comments

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