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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2132: Instruction in civics

Regarding instruction in civics.

Summary

  • States that the purpose of a high school diploma is to declare that a student is ready for success in post-secondary education, gainful employment, and citizenship, and is equipped with the skills to be a lifelong learner.
  • Requires that if the State Board of Education increases graduation requirements in Social Studies, at least one-half credit of the requirement must be in civics.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2132), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2009
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2009
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 25, 2009
  6. LawApr 25, 2009
Prime sponsor
Dave Quall (D-40)
Introduced
February 11, 2009 in the House
Last action
April 25, 2009
Session law
Chapter 223, Laws of 2009

AN ACT Relating to instruction in civics;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dave Quall (D-40)

11 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Glenn Anderson R-5Senator D-36Bruce Dammeier R-25Tim Probst D-17Pat Sullivan D-47Norm Johnson R-14Zack Hudgins D-11Troy Kelley D-28Maralyn Chase D-32Alex Wood D-3Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2009
Version voted on: HB 2132
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 16, 2009
Version voted on: HB 2132
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28003
Republican18000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009.
  2. Chapter 223, 2009 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. Minority; without recommendation.
  13. EDU - Majority; do pass.
  14. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
  16. Placed on third reading.
  17. Committee recommendations adopted.
  18. Placed on second reading suspension calendar.
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  20. ED - Majority; do pass.
  21. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 2132 in other sessions

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