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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5640: Foreign language competency

Requiring competency in a foreign language in order to receive a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education.

Summary

  • After May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5640), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Eugene Prince (R-9)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eugene Prince (R-9)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Darlene Fairley D-32Jeannette Wood R-21Karen Fraser D-22Patricia Hale R-8Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Stephen Johnson R-47Rosa Franklin D-29Margarita Prentice D-11Betti Sheldon D-23

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.

SB 5640 in other sessions

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