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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2867

HB 2867: WSU Tri-Cities

Regarding expansion of WSU Tri-Cities into a four-year institution.

Summary

  • Authorizes Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities to expand into a four-year institution by admitting, beginning in the fall of 2007, lower-division students directly into programs beyond the biotechnology field.
  • Directs WSU Tri-Cities to prepare a plan for expanding into a four-year institution and how best to use the resources and talents available in the Tri-Cities region to meet areas of need in higher education in southeastern Washington.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2867), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2006
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2006
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 2006
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 2006
  5. GovernorMar 22, 2006
  6. LawMar 22, 2006
Prime sponsor
Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)
Introduced
January 16, 2006 in the House
Last action
March 22, 2006
Session law
Chapter 166, Laws of 2006
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2867, SHB 2867

AN ACT Relating to expanding access to baccalaureate degree programs at Washington State University Tri-Cities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)

11 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Larry Haler R-8Bill Grant D-16Shirley Hankins R-8Don Cox R-9Mike Sells D-38Mary Helen Roberts D-21Bill Fromhold D-49Mike Armstrong R-12Maureen Walsh R-16Mary Skinner R-14Daniel Newhouse R-15

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2006
Version voted on: SHB 2867
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican41100
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2006
Version voted on: SHB 2867
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican19004
How each member voted

Excused (5)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2006. (SHB 2867)
  2. Chapter 166, 2006 Laws. (SHB 2867)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2867)
  4. President signed. (SHB 2867)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2867)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2867)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2867)
  8. Committee amendment not adopted. (SHB 2867)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SHB 2867)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2867)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2867)
  12. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2867)
  13. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 2867)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 2867)
  15. EKHE - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2867)
  16. First reading, referred to Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education. (SHB 2867)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2867)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2867)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2867)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2867)
  22. Placed on second reading.
  23. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2867)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2867)
  25. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  26. Minority; do not pass.
  27. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. Referred to Appropriations.
  29. HEWE - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. HEWE - Majority; do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Higher Ed & Workforce Ed.

HB 2867 in other sessions

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