BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5402

SB 5402: Scientific literacy study

Authorizing a study of the feasibility of expanding literacy in mathematics, science, and technology.

Summary

  • The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the issues related to literacy in mathematics, science and technology. The study includes a review of existing or anticipated efforts in this state to enhance the quality of mathematics, science and technology instruction in the common schools and higher education institutions.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5402), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1993
Prime sponsor
Jim Jesernig (D-8)
Introduced
January 27, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 1993
Session law
Chapter 352, Laws of 1993
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5402, SSB 5402

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Jesernig (D-8)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5402
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28000
Republican20001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 15, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5402
90 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60003
Republican30401
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Senate · Final Passage

April 17, 1993
Version voted on: SSB 5402
41 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23005
Republican18003
How each member voted

History

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SB 5402 in other sessions

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