BILL · 1993–94 SESSION
HB 1499: Computer-based textbooks
Requiring textbook and course materials publishers to make materials available in computer-based format for students with print disabilities.
Summary
- Requires institutions of higher education to encourage publishers to make the materials available.
From the Bill Digest (HB 1499), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 1993
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
- Introduced
- January 29, 1993 in the House
- Last action
- March 11, 1994
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 1499 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1499 (2025–26) Legal financial obligations
- HB 1499 (2023–24) Food assistance funding
- HB 1499 (2021–22) Sub. use disorder/health
- HB 1499 (2019–20) Public facilities/recreation
- HB 1499 (2017–18) Student loan disbursement
- HB 1499 (2015–16) Vulnerable adults
- HB 1499 (2013–14) Elderly all-inclusive care
- HB 1499 (2011–12) Alternative learning progs