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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 24, 2025 WA HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 39)
April 24, 2025 WA HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 39)
April 14, 2025 WA SB 5181 Amends Parental Bill of Rights to be in Alignment with State Law Bill Passed - House (56 - 39)
April 11, 2025 WA HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
April 11, 2025 WA HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
March 12, 2025 WA SB 5263 Repeals the State Special Education Funding Cap Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
March 12, 2025 WA HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
March 12, 2025 WA HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
Feb. 5, 2025 WA SB 5181 Amends Parental Bill of Rights to be in Alignment with State Law Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
March 27, 2024 WA SB 5790 Requires that Schools Carry Emergency Bleeding Control Equipment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
March 4, 2024 WA SB 5824 Increases Legal Protections for State Public Libraries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
March 4, 2024 WA SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
March 1, 2024 WA HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 29, 2024 WA SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
Feb. 29, 2024 WA SB 5670 Authorizes College Credit Courses for High School Students Bill Passed - House (92 - 1)
Feb. 29, 2024 WA SB 5670 Authorizes College Credit Courses for High School Students Bill Passed - House (92 - 1)
Feb. 28, 2024 WA SB 5824 Increases Legal Protections for State Public Libraries Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA SB 5804 Requires Schools keep Opoid Overdose Reversal Medication Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
Feb. 8, 2024 WA SB 5849 Establishes Computer Science Competency as a High School Graduation Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3)
Feb. 1, 2024 WA SB 5804 Requires Schools keep Opoid Overdose Reversal Medication Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Jan. 29, 2024 WA HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
April 20, 2023 WA HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 40)
April 20, 2023 WA HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
April 19, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
April 19, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
April 18, 2023 WA HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4)
April 13, 2023 WA HB 1346 Establishes the Purple Star Award Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 2)
April 13, 2023 WA HB 1346 Establishes the Purple Star Award Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 2)
April 12, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
April 12, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
April 11, 2023 WA HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
March 7, 2023 WA HB 1479 Prohibits Restraint or Isolation of Students in Public Schools and Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
March 2, 2023 WA HB 1565 Establishes a Teacher State Residency Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
March 10, 2022 WA HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
March 10, 2022 WA HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program (27 - 21)
April 23, 2021 WA HB 1365 Requires Development and Administration of a Technology Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 36)
April 22, 2021 WA HB 1365 Requires Development and Administration of a Technology Grant Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
April 3, 2021 WA HB 1214 Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
March 8, 2021 WA SB 5194 Requires Community and Technical Colleges Establish a Faculty Diversity Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
March 2, 2021 WA HB 1214 Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (67 - 30)
Feb. 26, 2021 WA HB 1225 Establishes School Based Health Centers Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
Feb. 25, 2021 WA HB 1363 Requires Schools Address Secondary Trauma of K-12 Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
Jan. 27, 2021 WA SB 5044 Requires Anti-Racism and Equity Training in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
March 9, 2020 WA SB 6561 Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
March 5, 2020 WA SB 6561 Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
March 4, 2020 WA SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
March 4, 2020 WA SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
Feb. 12, 2020 WA SB 6262 Requires Schools to Incorporate Curriculum on Local Indian Tribes Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
Feb. 6, 2020 WA SB 6492 Amends the Business and Occupation Tax for Workforce Education Investment Funding Bill Passed - House (52 - 45)
Jan. 30, 2020 WA SB 6492 Amends the Business and Occupation Tax for Workforce Education Investment Funding Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
April 28, 2019 WA HB 2158 Establishes a Business Tax to Finance a Higher Education Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 46)
April 28, 2019 WA HB 2158 Establishes a Business Tax to Finance a Higher Education Fund Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 22)
Feb. 27, 2019 WA SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
Feb. 27, 2019 WA SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
Jan. 19, 2018 WA SB 5766 Requires School Districts to Adopt Transgender Student Policies and Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
Feb. 22, 2017 WA HB 1843 Amends Public Education Funding Formula Bill Passed - House (52 - 45)
March 10, 2016 WA SB 6194 Authorizes Public Charter Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
March 9, 2016 WA SB 6194 Authorizes Public Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
Feb. 18, 2016 WA SB 6195 Amends Education Funding System Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
Feb. 16, 2016 WA SB 6195 Amends Education Funding System Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
Feb. 10, 2016 WA SB 6443 Repeals Rule Authorizing Use of Bathrooms Consistent with Gender Identity Bill Failed - Senate (24 - 25)
Jan. 25, 2016 WA HB 2366 Amends Education Funding System Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
Jan. 20, 2016 WA SB 6194 Authorizes Commission Oversight for Public Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
July 9, 2015 WA HB 2266 Establishes a Delay on Class Size Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
June 30, 2015 WA HB 2266 Establishes a Delay on Class Size Restrictions Bill Failed - Senate (27 - 17)
April 6, 2015 WA SB 6088 Amends Class Size-Related Funding Calculation Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
March 11, 2015 WA SB 5748 Requires the Use of Test Scores in Teacher Evaluations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
Feb. 18, 2014 WA SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
Jan. 31, 2014 WA SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10)
April 15, 2013 WA SB 5329 Requires Superintendent to Take Action in Certain Schools Bill Passed - House (68 - 29)
March 13, 2013 WA HB 1817 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Apply for State Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
March 13, 2013 WA HB 1817 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Apply for State Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
March 8, 2013 WA HB 1283 Amends School Age Requirements Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
March 6, 2013 WA SB 5328 Establishes a Grading System for Schools Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
April 11, 2012 WA SB 5940 Amends Public School Employees Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/24 HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 39)
4/24 HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 39)
4/14 SB 5181 Amends Parental Bill of Rights to be in Alignment with State Law Bill Passed - House (56 - 39)
4/11 HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
4/11 HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
3/12 SB 5263 Repeals the State Special Education Funding Cap Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
3/12 HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
3/12 HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
2/05 SB 5181 Amends Parental Bill of Rights to be in Alignment with State Law Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
3/27 SB 5790 Requires that Schools Carry Emergency Bleeding Control Equipment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
3/04 SB 5824 Increases Legal Protections for State Public Libraries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
3/04 SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
3/01 HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/29 SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
2/29 SB 5670 Authorizes College Credit Courses for High School Students Bill Passed - House (92 - 1)
2/29 SB 5670 Authorizes College Credit Courses for High School Students Bill Passed - House (92 - 1)
2/28 SB 5824 Increases Legal Protections for State Public Libraries Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
2/27 SB 5804 Requires Schools keep Opoid Overdose Reversal Medication Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
2/08 SB 5849 Establishes Computer Science Competency as a High School Graduation Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3)
2/01 SB 5804 Requires Schools keep Opoid Overdose Reversal Medication Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
1/29 HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
4/20 HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 40)
4/20 HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
4/19 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
4/19 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
4/18 HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4)
4/13 HB 1346 Establishes the Purple Star Award Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 2)
4/13 HB 1346 Establishes the Purple Star Award Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 2)
4/12 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
4/12 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
4/11 HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
3/07 HB 1479 Prohibits Restraint or Isolation of Students in Public Schools and Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
3/02 HB 1565 Establishes a Teacher State Residency Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
3/10 HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
3/10 HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program (27 - 21)
4/23 HB 1365 Requires Development and Administration of a Technology Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 36)
4/22 HB 1365 Requires Development and Administration of a Technology Grant Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
4/03 HB 1214 Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13)
3/08 SB 5194 Requires Community and Technical Colleges Establish a Faculty Diversity Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
3/02 HB 1214 Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (67 - 30)
2/26 HB 1225 Establishes School Based Health Centers Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
2/25 HB 1363 Requires Schools Address Secondary Trauma of K-12 Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
1/27 SB 5044 Requires Anti-Racism and Equity Training in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
3/09 SB 6561 Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
3/05 SB 6561 Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
3/04 SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
3/04 SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
2/12 SB 6262 Requires Schools to Incorporate Curriculum on Local Indian Tribes Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
2/06 SB 6492 Amends the Business and Occupation Tax for Workforce Education Investment Funding Bill Passed - House (52 - 45)
1/30 SB 6492 Amends the Business and Occupation Tax for Workforce Education Investment Funding Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
4/28 HB 2158 Establishes a Business Tax to Finance a Higher Education Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 46)
4/28 HB 2158 Establishes a Business Tax to Finance a Higher Education Fund Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 22)
2/27 SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
2/27 SB 5395 Establishes K-12 Sexual Health Education Programs in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
1/19 SB 5766 Requires School Districts to Adopt Transgender Student Policies and Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
2/22 HB 1843 Amends Public Education Funding Formula Bill Passed - House (52 - 45)
3/10 SB 6194 Authorizes Public Charter Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
3/09 SB 6194 Authorizes Public Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
2/18 SB 6195 Amends Education Funding System Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
2/16 SB 6195 Amends Education Funding System Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
2/10 SB 6443 Repeals Rule Authorizing Use of Bathrooms Consistent with Gender Identity Bill Failed - Senate (24 - 25)
1/25 HB 2366 Amends Education Funding System Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
1/20 SB 6194 Authorizes Commission Oversight for Public Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
7/09 HB 2266 Establishes a Delay on Class Size Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
6/30 HB 2266 Establishes a Delay on Class Size Restrictions Bill Failed - Senate (27 - 17)
4/06 SB 6088 Amends Class Size-Related Funding Calculation Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
3/11 SB 5748 Requires the Use of Test Scores in Teacher Evaluations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
2/18 SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
1/31 SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10)
4/15 SB 5329 Requires Superintendent to Take Action in Certain Schools Bill Passed - House (68 - 29)
3/13 HB 1817 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Apply for State Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
3/13 HB 1817 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Apply for State Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
3/08 HB 1283 Amends School Age Requirements Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
3/06 SB 5328 Establishes a Grading System for Schools Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
4/11 SB 5940 Amends Public School Employees Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
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