BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1997

HB 1997: Higher ed/state relationship

Redefining the relationship between the state and its postsecondary institutions.

Summary

The relationship between the state and its public colleges and universities is redefined through a compact based on trust, evidence and a new alignment of responsibilities. The policy of the state is to create an environment in which state colleges and universities have the authority and flexibility to help the state attain its goals and objectives for higher education.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1997), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

IntroducedFeb 19, 1993
Out of committee
Passed HouseMar 11, 1993
Passed Senatestopped here
Governor
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Prime sponsor: Dave Quall (D-40)
Introduced: February 19, 1993 in the House
Last action: March 11, 1994
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1997, ESHB 1997

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1993

Version voted on: ESHB 1997

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	63	0	0	0
Republican	35	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (98)

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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 1997 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1997 (2025–26) Property tax cut · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1997 (2023–24) Parks and recreation comm. · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1997 (2021–22) Productivity board · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1997 (2019–20) Manufactured/mobile homes · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1997 (2017–18) Driver training instructors · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1997 (2015–16) Community facilities distrct · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1997 (2013–14) Home service contracts/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1997 (2011–12) Economic development/funding · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

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