BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1078

HB 1078: Instruction in Braille

Changing provisions relating to instruction in Braille.

Summary

  • It is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 1078), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 1995
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 22, 1996
Prime sponsor
Val Ogden (D-49)
Introduced
January 11, 1995 in the House
Last action
March 22, 1996
Session law
Chapter 135, Laws of 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1078, SHB 1078, E2SHB 1078

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 8, 1995
Version voted on: E2SHB 1078
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

House · Final Passage

January 17, 1996
Version voted on: E2SHB 1078
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat34002
Republican59003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Senate · Final Passage

February 28, 1996
Version voted on: E2SHB 1078
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

History

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HB 1078 in other sessions

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