BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1801

HB 1801: Excellence in teaching award

Creating the governor's award for excellence in teaching history.

Summary

  • The Governor = s Award for Excellence in Teaching History is established to recognize individuals and organizations that are doing exemplary work in promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the state = s history. The Washington State Historical Society must award two cash awards annually, one to a teacher and one to a private nonprofit historical organization.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1801), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Peggy Johnson (R-35)
Introduced
February 10, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 30, 1998
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 5674
Versions
HB 1801, SHB 1801

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1801
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 1801 in other sessions

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