BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5981: World language and culture
Authorizing world language and culture instruction.
Summary
- Finds that the significant increase of trade and commerce and interaction between the United States and other countries makes it imperative that action be taken to ensure that Washington state increases the number of individuals who are fluent in languages other than English and who understand the culture and customs of other countries.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 24, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 24, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5981 in other sessions
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- SB 5981 (2017–18) Capital budget 2017-2019
- SB 5981 (2015–16) State debt limitations
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- SB 5981 (2011–12) Seed dealer license fees