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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1709

HB 1709: Foreign language intrpreters

Requiring a study to develop a state foreign language education interpreter training program. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning foreign language interpretation services for public schools. )

Summary

  • Directs the Office of the Education Ombuds to conduct a feasibility study for development of a foreign language education interpreter training program and submit a report by February 1, 2015.
  • Directs the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop a model family language access policy and procedure for school districts by June 1, 2015, if funds are appropriated for this purpose.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1709), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 150, Laws of 2014
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2014
  3. Passed HouseFeb 18, 2014
  4. Passed SenateMar 7, 2014
  5. Partly vetoedMar 31, 2014
  6. LawMar 31, 2014
Prime sponsor
Cathy Dahlquist (R-31)
Introduced
February 6, 2013 in the House
Last action
March 31, 2014
Session law
Chapter 150, Laws of 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1709, SHB 1709, 2SHB 1709

AN ACT Relating to training for volunteer foreign language interpreters in K-12 public schools;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cathy Dahlquist (R-31)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Chad Magendanz R-5Luis Moscoso D-1Susan Fagan R-9Cindy Ryu D-32Marcie Maxwell D-41Gerry Pollet D-46Steve Bergquist D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2014
Version voted on: 2SHB 1709
84 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican291400
How each member voted

Yea (84)

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

Passed March 7, 2014
Version voted on: 2SHB 1709
43 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican18402
How each member voted

Nay (4)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 10, 2014
Version voted on: 2SHB 1709
81 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican261700
How each member voted

Yea (81)

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History

  1. Governor partially vetoed. (2SHB 1709)
  2. Effective date 6/12/2014. (2SHB 1709)
  3. Chapter 150, 2014 Laws PV. (2SHB 1709)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1709)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1709)
  6. President signed. (2SHB 1709)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 81; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1709)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1709)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SHB 1709)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1709)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SHB 1709)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1709)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1709)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1709)
  15. EDU - Majority; do pass. (2SHB 1709)
  16. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (2SHB 1709)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1709)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1709)
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1709)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1709)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1709)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1709)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1709)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1709)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. APPE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1709)
  29. APPE - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1709)
  30. APPE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1709)
  31. APPE - Executive action taken by committee.
  32. APPE - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. (SHB 1709)
  34. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.
  35. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1709)
  36. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1709)
  37. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  41. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  42. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  43. First reading, referred to Education.

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