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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 6333: US historical documents

Requiring the study and knowledge of United States foundational historical documents as a prerequisite to high school graduation.

Summary

  • Provides that the thorough study and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, George Washington's First Inaugural Address and Farewell Address, Hornbook Reader, New England Primer, and the Constitution of the state of Washington shall be a condition prerequisite to graduation for…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1996
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Harold Hochstatter (R-13)
Introduced
January 11, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
January 11, 1996
Companion bill
HB 2252

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Harold Hochstatter (R-13)

5 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Bill Finkbeiner R-45Stephen Johnson R-47Jeannette Wood R-21Joseph Zarelli R-18Bob Oke R-26

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 6333 in other sessions

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