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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5974

SB 5974: National STEM program exams

Including project lead-the-way examinations on the master list of postsecondary courses fulfilled by proficiency examinations. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Including examinations by a national multidisciplinary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program on the master list of postsecondary courses fulfilled by proficiency examinations. )

Summary

  • Adds national multidisciplinary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program examinations to the examinations that may be taken in high school to demonstrate college-level skills and for the purpose of meeting certain lower division general education or postsecondary professional technical education requirements.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5974), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session
  1. IntroducedDec 7, 2011
  2. Out of committeeDec 14, 2011
  3. Passed SenateDec 14, 2011
  4. Passed HouseDec 14, 2011
  5. GovernorDec 20, 2011
  6. LawDec 20, 2011
Prime sponsor
Rodney Tom (D-48)
Introduced
December 7, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
December 20, 2011
Session law
Chapter 3, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
HB 2158

AN ACT Relating to demonstrating college level skills;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rodney Tom (D-48)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Steve Litzow R-41Derek Kilmer D-26Joe Fain R-47Mike Hewitt R-16Maralyn Chase D-32Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed December 14, 2011
Version voted on: ESB 5974
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican20002
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

Passed December 14, 2011
Version voted on: ESB 5974
87 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53201
Republican34602
How each member voted

Yea (87)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 3/14/2012. (ESB 5974)
  2. Chapter 3, 2011 Laws 2nd Special Session. (ESB 5974)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5974)
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 5974)
  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5974)
  6. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5974)
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5974)
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5974)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESB 5974)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5974)
  11. President signed. (ESB 5974)
  12. Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (ESB 5974)
  13. WM - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5974)
  14. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5974)
  15. Speaker signed. (ESB 5974)
  16. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (ESB 5974)

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