BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1147

HB 1147: Charter schools

Authorizing charter schools.

Summary

  • The legislation provides for the creation of charter schools, which operate independently of school districts. These schools may not be affiliated with a sectarian school or a religious institution.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1147), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1995
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dave Quall (D-40)
Introduced
January 16, 1995 in the House
Last action
January 8, 1996
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1147, ESHB 1147

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1995
Version voted on: ESHB 1147
72 Yea 19 Nay 1 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat33102
Republican391814
How each member voted

Yea (72)

Absent (1)

History

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HB 1147 in other sessions

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