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SB 5639 - 2011-12

Creating a student-focused state-level education governance system.

Sponsors: McAuliffe, Tom, Eide, Harper, Prentice, Shin

By Request: Governor Gregoire

Companion Bill: HB 1973

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Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 2

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (View Original Bill)

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 10

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 16

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)

And refer to Ways & Means.

Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)

Feb 17

Referred to Ways & Means.

Feb 22

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 25

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 12:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Mar 30

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

2011 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 26