BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 6500: Schools/evolution

Requiring that textbooks and curriculum shall teach the self-evident truth of creation.

Summary

Finds that the teaching of the theory of evolution in the common schools of the state of Washington is repugnant to the principles of the Declaration of Independence and thereby unconstitutional and unlawful.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the teaching of the theory of evolution in the common schools of the state of Washington;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6500 (2019–20) Foster-family location move · Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2020
SB 6500 (2017–18) Transp. network companies · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6500 (2015–16) Aquatic lands management · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6500 (2013–14) Coal transition power · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6500 (2011–12) Regional transit authorities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6500 (2009–10) Use of restraints · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6500 (2007–08) Leave sharing for victims · Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2008
SB 6500 (2005–06) Vessel purchases · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House