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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 2854

HB 2854: State higher ed loan program

Making changes to the state higher education loan program.

Summary

  • Creates the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) Account.
  • Establishes eligibility criteria for student participation.
  • Establishes an annual limit on loans granted through the HELP.
  • Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Board to consult with career colleges when conducting periodic assessments of the HELP.
  • Repeals the authority granted to the Washington Higher Education Finance Authority to initiate and operate a student loan program.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 2854), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2010
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2010
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)
Introduced
January 15, 2010 in the House
Last action
April 12, 2010
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2854, SHB 2854, 2SHB 2854

AN ACT Relating to making changes to the state higher education loan program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)

28 co-sponsors (27 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Marcie Maxwell D-41Mike Sells D-38Tim Probst D-17Bob Hasegawa D-11Eric Pettigrew D-37Steve Conway D-29Mark Ericks D-1Pat Sullivan D-47Senator D-22Sharon Nelson D-34Dave Quall D-40Maralyn Chase D-32Timm Ormsby D-3Marko Liias D-21Dave Upthegrove D-33Roger Goodman D-45Jamie Pedersen D-43Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Dawn Morrell D-25Zack Hudgins D-11Tina Orwall D-33Eileen Cody D-34Deb Eddy D-48Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Deb Wallace D-17Lynn Kessler D-24Glenn Anderson R-5Geoff Simpson D-47

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2010
Version voted on: 2SHB 2854
59 Yea 35 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57004
Republican23500
How each member voted

Yea (59)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 16, 2010
Version voted on: 2SHB 2854
58 Yea 35 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58003
Republican03502
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (5)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 2854)
  2. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 2854)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 5. (2SHB 2854)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 2854)
  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2SHB 2854)
  6. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 2854)
  7. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 2854)
  8. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 2854)
  9. HEWD - Majority; do pass. (2SHB 2854)
  10. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 2854)
  11. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development. (2SHB 2854)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2SHB 2854)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 2854)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 2854)
  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2854)
  16. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 2854)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2854)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 2854)
  21. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 2854)
  22. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 2854)
  23. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2854)
  24. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2854)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2854)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2854)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 2854)
  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 2854)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2854)
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  35. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  36. Referred to Ways & Means.
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2854)
  38. HE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2854)
  39. HE - Executive action taken by committee.
  40. HE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. First reading, referred to Higher Education.

HB 2854 in other sessions

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