BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5476: Higher edu tuition exemption

Exempting the surviving spouse and children of certain law enforcement officers or fire fighters from paying tuition and fees.

Summary

The governing boards of the state's higher education institutions are required to give tuition waivers to spouses and children of killed or disabled law enforcement officers and firefighters. Eligible children must begin college within 10 years of graduating high school.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5476), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to exempting the surviving spouse and children of certain law enforcement officers or fire fighters from paying tuition and fees;

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 5476 (2025–26) Responsible bidder criteria · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2023–24) Agricultural overtime · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2021–22) State v. Blake decision · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 311, Laws of 2021
SB 5476 (2019–20) Composting/nuisance lawsuits · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2017–18) State need grant eligibility · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2015–16) Firearm dealer deliveries · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5476 (2013–14) News/independent contractors · Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2013
SB 5476 (2011–12) School bus depreciation · Did not pass · died in committee