BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1436

HB 1436: Library electronc info acces

Authorizing electronic information access for public libraries.

Summary

  • The Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much information, including government information, is rapidly becoming available in electronic forms, in many cases electronic form only.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1436), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Van Luven (R-48)
Introduced
January 27, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 30, 1998
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 5432
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1436, SHB 1436

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1436
92 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican52202
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Nay (2)

Excused (4)

History

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HB 1436 in other sessions

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