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HB 1544 - 2013-14
Authorizing educational specialist degrees at Central Washington University and Western Washington University.
Sponsors: Lytton, Seaquist, Johnson, Smith, Sells, Ryu, Morrell, Roberts, Bergquist, Springer, Pollet, Santos
Companion Bill: SB 5559
Bill History

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 30
First reading, referred to Higher Education. (View Original Bill)
Feb 6
Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 13
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
HE - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 18
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 7
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 8
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 12
First reading, referred to Higher Education.
Mar 19
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 26
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 27
HIE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 12
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 24
Senate Rules "X" file.
Apr 28
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2013 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

May 13
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2013 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Nov 7
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2014 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 13
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Higher Education.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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