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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5734

SB 5734: Higher educ tuition fees

Regarding tuition at institutions.

Summary

  • Extends current tuition-setting authorities through academic year 2012-13.
  • Requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a systemic performance audit of the public baccalaureate institutions.
  • Requires the baccalaureate institutions and the community and technical colleges to use any tuition increase above 7 percent to fund the cost of instruction, library and student services, utilities and maintenance of buildings, other costs related to instruction as well as institutional financial aid. Budgetary reductions through 2010-11 to instruction related costs shall be proportionally less than reductions associated with other program areas including administration.
  • Requires the baccalaureate institutions and community and technical colleges to consult with student groups before raising tuition and provide data regarding the percentage of students receiving aid, the source of aid, and the percentage of the total cost of attendance paid by financial aid.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5734), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 574, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 22, 2009
  5. Partly vetoedMay 19, 2009
  6. LawMay 19, 2009
Prime sponsor
Derek Kilmer (D-26)
Introduced
January 29, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
May 19, 2009
Session law
Chapter 574, Laws of 2009
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1235
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5734, SSB 5734

AN ACT Relating to tuition fees;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Derek Kilmer (D-26)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Jerome Delvin R-8Paull Shin D-21

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28003
Republican16002
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
53 Yea 44 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat511001
Republican23400
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 24, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
36 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24205
Republican12600
How each member voted
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6 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment Number 87 by Senator Zarelli, on Page 2, Line 28

March 7, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
18 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22702
Republican16002
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Amendment 667 by Anderson (page 1, line 9)

April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
42 Yea 55 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat75401
Republican35100
How each member voted

Nay (55)

Excused (1)

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House · Amendment 774 by Hasegawa (page 2, line 34)

April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
46 Yea 51 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat124901
Republican34200
How each member voted

Nay (51)

Excused (1)

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House · Amendment 802 by Hasegawa (page 2, line 34)

April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
47 Yea 50 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat115001
Republican36000
How each member voted

Nay (50)

Excused (1)

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House · Amendment 811 by Armstrong (page 2, line 34)

April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
45 Yea 52 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat95201
Republican36000
How each member voted

Nay (52)

Excused (1)

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House · Amendment 845 by Anderson (page 2, line 34)

April 22, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5734
39 Yea 58 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45701
Republican35100
How each member voted

Nay (58)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (SSB 5734)
  2. Chapter 574, 2009 Laws PV. (SSB 5734)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (SSB 5734)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5734)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5734)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5734)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 36; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SSB 5734)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5734)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5734)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5734)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SSB 5734)
  12. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5734)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5734)
  14. WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5734)
  15. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5734)
  16. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5734)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5734)
  18. HE - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5734)
  19. HE - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5734)
  20. First reading, referred to Higher Education. (SSB 5734)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5734)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SSB 5734)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5734)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5734)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5734)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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