BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2500: Arts education funding

Providing for arts education funding.

Summary

Redirects lottery proceeds currently dedicated to paying baseball stadium bonds to a School Arts Program when the bonds have been retired.
Directs the Washington State Arts Commission to establish a School Arts Program Committee and a competitive grant process to support arts-infused curriculum, programs, and projects in public schools.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2500), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to providing funds to establish and sustain public school arts programs;

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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HB 2500 (2017–18) Health carrier salaries · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2500 (2015–16) Impounded livestock · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2500 (2013–14) Electrician certification · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2500 (2011–12) Initiative process reforms · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2500 (2009–10) Decisions under SEPA/review · Did not pass · died in committee