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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5841

SB 5841: Student learning

Enhancing student learning opportunities and achievement.

Summary

  • Expands the goals of the Basic Education Act, including focusing on the educational achievement of students, high expectations for students, and preparation for the responsibilities of civic participation in a pluralistic society.
  • Phases-in funding for voluntary all-day kindergarten by providing support for students in schools with the highest poverty levels and directs designation of exemplary programs to provide technical assistance to other districts.
  • Creates three demonstration or pilot projects: comprehensive K through 3 foundations programs; an English as a Second Language field study and project; and Career Pathways programs in high demand fields.
  • Creates the Washington Community Learning Center Program which, subject to funding, provides grants to support afterschool programs.
  • Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction to assign a World Languages Supervisor and specifies the duties of the position.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 5841), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2007
  2. Out of committeeMar 5, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2007
  5. Partly vetoedMay 9, 2007
  6. LawMay 9, 2007
Prime sponsor
Steve Hobbs (D-44)
Introduced
February 2, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 9, 2007
Session law
Chapter 400, Laws of 2007
Companion bill
HB 1872
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5841, SSB 5841, E2SSB 5841

AN ACT Relating to enhancing student learning opportunities and student achievement;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Hobbs (D-44)

8 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Phil Rockefeller D-23Rodney Tom D-48Eric Oemig D-45Claudia Kauffman D-47Debbie Regala D-27Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Marilyn Rasmussen D-2

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2007
Version voted on: E2SSB 5841
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2007
Version voted on: E2SSB 5841
60 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60300
Republican03500
How each member voted

Yea (60)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 17, 2007
Version voted on: E2SSB 5841
62 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61200
Republican13400
How each member voted

Yea (62)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 20, 2007
Version voted on: E2SSB 5841
34 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican21401
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (E2SSB 5841)
  2. Chapter 400, 2007 Laws PV. (E2SSB 5841)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (E2SSB 5841)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5841)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5841)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5841)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 34; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5841)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5841)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 62; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5841)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5841)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5841)
  12. Returned to second reading for amendment. (E2SSB 5841)
  13. Rules suspended. (E2SSB 5841)
  14. Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments. (E2SSB 5841)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5841)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5841)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5841)
  18. Committee amendment not adopted. (E2SSB 5841)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5841)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5841)
  21. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5841)
  22. APP - Majority; do pass with amendments(s) by Education. (E2SSB 5841)
  23. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5841)
  24. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5841)
  25. ED - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5841)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5841)
  27. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5841)
  28. First reading, referred to Education. (E2SSB 5841)
  29. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5841)
  30. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5841)
  31. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5841)
  32. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5841)
  33. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5841)
  34. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  35. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5841)
  36. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5841)
  37. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  38. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5841)
  39. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5841)
  40. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5841)
  41. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5841)
  42. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5841)
  43. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5841)
  44. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  45. Minority; without recommendation.
  46. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  47. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5841)
  48. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5841)
  49. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5841)
  50. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5841)
  51. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  52. Minority; without recommendation.
  53. And refer to Ways & Means.
  54. Referred to Ways & Means.
  55. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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