BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5249: Higher ed lifelong progress

Creating the higher education for lifelong progress program.

Summary

The Higher Education for Lifelong Progress Program (HELP) is created. To the extent that funds are specifically appropriated, up to a maximum enrollment of 600, qualified welfare recipients may attend up to two years of undergraduate education or training as their required TANF work activity.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5249), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the higher education for lifelong progress program;

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.

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SB 5249 (2021–22) Mastery-based learning · Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2021
SB 5249 (2019–20) Unincorp. island annexation · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
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SB 5249 (2015–16) Local revital. finan. proj's · Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2015
SB 5249 (2013–14) Manufacturing B&O tax credit · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5249 (2011–12) Fish and wildlife officers · Did not pass · died in committee