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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5772: United States Constitution

Regarding the compulsory study of the state and federal constitutions and the declaration of independence.

Summary

  • December 15 is established as the "Bill of Rights Day." Each school district must provide students and school employees an opportunity to reflect upon the Bill of Rights. On or around December 15, the Bill of Rights must be read aloud in all public schools.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5772), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Don Benton (R-17)
Introduced
February 11, 2003 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2004

AN ACT Relating to the compulsory study of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and other foundational historical documents of importance to United States citizens;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)

7 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)

Bob Morton R-7Val Stevens R-39Pam Roach R-31Joyce Mulliken R-13Jim Horn R-41Bob Oke R-26Adam Kline D-37

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Education.

SB 5772 in other sessions

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

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