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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1178

HB 1178: Sex education

Requiring medically accurate information in sex education courses.

Summary

  • Requires all educational programs that discuss sexual anatomy, sexual physiology, and reproductive health with public funds to: (1) provide medically accurate information; (2) teach that abstinence is the most effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS; and (3) be age appropriate.
  • Defines "medically accurate" as information supported by scientific research and published in peer-reviewed journals, where possible, and recognized as accurate and objective by expert professional organizations and government agencies.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1178), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 18, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2003
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Shay Schual-Berke (D-33)
Introduced
January 20, 2003 in the House
Last action
February 2, 2004
Companion bill
SB 5314
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1178, ESHB 1178

AN ACT Relating to medically accurate information in sex education courses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shay Schual-Berke (D-33)

27 co-sponsors (24 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Mary Skinner R-14Eileen Cody D-34Shirley Hankins R-8Jim Moeller D-49Maralyn Chase D-32Jeannie Darneille D-27Dave Upthegrove D-33Senator D-22John McCoy D-38Bill Grant D-16Mike Cooper D-21Judy Clibborn D-41Laura Ruderman D-45Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Deb Wallace D-17Patricia Lantz D-26Zack Hudgins D-11Eric Pettigrew D-37Dawn Morrell D-25Joe McDermott D-34Fred Jarrett R-41Sandra Romero D-22Kathy Haigh D-35Ross Hunter D-48Ruth Kagi D-32Steve Conway D-29Geoff Simpson D-47

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1178
52 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49201
Republican34201
How each member voted

Yea (52)

Excused (2)

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2 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 74 by Skinner (page 2, line 20)

March 7, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1178
42 Yea 54 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat05101
Republican42301
How each member voted

Nay (54)

Excused (2)

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House · Amendment 33 by Pflug (page 2, line 23)

March 7, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1178
42 Yea 54 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat05101
Republican42301
How each member voted

Nay (54)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. House Rules "X" file. (ESHB 1178)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1178)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1178)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1178)
  5. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1178)
  6. First reading, referred to Education. (ESHB 1178)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1178)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1178)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1178)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1178)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1178)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1178)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  16. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1178)
  17. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1178)
  18. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. HC - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. First reading, referred to Health Care.

HB 1178 in other sessions

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