WA People
BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2694: BS in nursing/University Ctr

Regarding a bachelor of science in nursing program at the University Center.

Summary

  • Recognizes a shortage of registered nurses in the state and, subject to specific funding for this purpose, directs the University Center at Everett Community College, in partnership with the University of Washington-Bothell, to offer a bachelor of science in nursing program with capacity for up to 50 full-time students.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2694), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2010
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2010
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2010
  5. GovernorApr 23, 2010
  6. LawApr 23, 2010
Prime sponsor
Mike Sells (D-38)
Introduced
January 12, 2010 in the House
Last action
April 23, 2010
Session law
Chapter 25, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
Companion bill
SB 6801
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to a bachelor of science in nursing program at the University Center;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Sells (D-38)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Scott White D-46John McCoy D-38Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Mark Ericks D-1Al O'Brien D-1Mary Helen Roberts D-21Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2010
Version voted on: HB 2694
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60001
Republican37000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 16, 2010
Version voted on: HB 2694
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58003
Republican35002
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (5)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2010
Version voted on: HB 2694
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60001
Republican36001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2010
Version voted on: HB 2694
43 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican12204
How each member voted

Nay (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2010**.
  2. Chapter 25, 2010 Laws 1st Special Session.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  5. House concurred in Senate amendments.
  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
  10. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. Minority; without recommendation.
  13. President signed.
  14. Speaker signed.
  15. Delivered to Governor.
  16. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5.
  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
  20. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
  21. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
  22. HEWD - Majority; do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. Minority; without recommendation.
  29. APPE - Majority; do pass.
  30. APPE - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. Referred to Education Appropriations.
  32. HE - Majority; do pass.
  33. HE - Executive action taken by committee.
  34. First reading, referred to Higher Education.

HB 2694 in other sessions

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