BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5674: Teaching history award

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

Summary

  • The board of trustees of the Washington State Historical Society makes the final determination regarding two annual cash awards: one to an individual teacher and one to an organization. These cash awards are raised through solicitations from private donors.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5674), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 8, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 6, 1997
Prime sponsor
Jeannette Wood (R-21)
Introduced
February 6, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 6, 1997
Session law
Chapter 263, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
HB 1801

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5674
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 8, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5674
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 21, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5674
43 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18005
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5674 in other sessions

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