BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5167: Homosexualty/school presentn

Prohibiting schools from presenting homosexuality as positive, normal behavior.

Summary

  • The Legislature finds that the principles of morality and truth, as well as instruction to avoid profanity and falsehood, are prerequisites to a sound education and the maintenance of a virtuous and ethical society.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5167), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Val Stevens (R-39)
Introduced
January 17, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Val Stevens (R-39)

3 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

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SB 5167 in other sessions

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