BILL · 2011–12 SESSION
HB 2377: History & heritage education
Enacting the American heritage act for Washington state.
Summary
- Establishes the American heritage act for Washington state. Prohibits school districts from censoring or restricting instruction in United States or Washington state history or heritage based on religious references.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 12, 2012
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jim McCune (R-2)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2012 in the House
- Last action
- April 11, 2012
AN ACT Relating to history and heritage education;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Education.
HB 2377 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2377 (2025–26) Pay transparency/applicants
- HB 2377 (2023–24) Laser hair removal
- HB 2377 (2019–20) State dental director
- HB 2377 (2017–18) Fin. aid/for-profit colleges
- HB 2377 (2015–16) Schools/GMA
- HB 2377 (2013–14) Early care and education
- HB 2377 (2009–10) Temporary sales tax increase
- HB 2377 (2007–08) Felony offenders