BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 6177: Higher ed studnt consumr pro

Changing provisions for degree granting institutions.

Summary

  • The HECB may adopt additional criteria and is not required to grant a waiver from the degree-granting process based solely on its recognition by an accrediting association.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6177), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 1996
  4. Passed HouseFeb 29, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 15, 1996
Prime sponsor
Albert Bauer (D-49)
Introduced
January 8, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 1996
Session law
Chapter 97, Laws of 1996
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2285

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Albert Bauer (D-49)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 9, 1996
Version voted on: SB 6177
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

February 29, 1996
Version voted on: SB 6177
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican59003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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SB 6177 in other sessions

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