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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5953

SB 5953: Common schools improvement

Improving the common school system.

Summary

  • PART I - ENHANCING THE TEACHING PROFESSION The masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of Education rules.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5953), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 141, Laws of 1992
  1. IntroducedMar 26, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 5, 1992
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 1992
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawApr 1, 1992
Prime sponsor
Cliff Bailey (R-39)
Introduced
March 26, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 1992
Session law
Chapter 141, Laws of 1992
Versions
SB 5953, SSB 5953

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cliff Bailey (R-39)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 5, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5953
28 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32100
Republican25000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage

March 6, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5953
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 8, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5953
33 Yea 14 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat14901
Republican19510
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5953 in other sessions

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