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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1872

HB 1872: Sci, tech, engineering, math

Establishing a comprehensive initiative to increase learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through multiple strategies and statewide partnerships.

Summary

  • Defines Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Literacy.
  • Establishes a STEM Education Innovation Alliance to advise the Governor, create a STEM Framework for Action and Accountability (Framework), and develop a STEM Report Card.
  • Directs the Office of Financial Management to contract with a nonprofit organization to develop evidence-based approaches for increasing learning opportunities in STEM, if funds are appropriated.
  • Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to disseminate resources to increase interdisciplinary instruction and project-based learning.
  • Requires the Washington Student Achievement Council and the Quality Education Council to align their strategic plans with the Framework.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1872), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
  1. IntroducedFeb 13, 2013
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2013
  4. Passed SenateJun 28, 2013
  5. GovernorJul 3, 2013
  6. LawJul 3, 2013
Prime sponsor
Marcie Maxwell (D-41)
Introduced
February 13, 2013 in the House
Last action
July 3, 2013
Session law
Chapter 25, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5755
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1872, SHB 1872, E2SHB 1872

AN ACT Relating to establishing a comprehensive initiative to increase learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through multiple strategies and statewide partnerships;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marcie Maxwell (D-41)

22 co-sponsors (21 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Cathy Dahlquist R-31Kristine Lytton D-40Pat Sullivan D-47John McCoy D-38Dave Upthegrove D-33Steve Bergquist D-11Larry Seaquist D-26Dawn Morrell D-25Sharon Wylie D-49Roger Goodman D-45Cindy Ryu D-32Gael Tarleton D-36Steve Tharinger D-24Larry Springer D-45Monica Jurado Stonier D-17Laurie Jinkins D-27Tina Orwall D-33Gerry Pollet D-46Jake Fey D-27Drew Hansen D-23Marko Liias D-21Roger Freeman D-30

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2013
Version voted on: E2SHB 1872
58 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican34000
How each member voted

Yea (58)

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House · Final Passage

Passed June 25, 2013
Version voted on: E2SHB 1872
58 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican43206
How each member voted

Yea (58)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed June 28, 2013
Version voted on: E2SHB 1872
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24002
Republican23000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 9/28/2013. (E2SHB 1872)
  2. Chapter 25, 2013 Laws 2nd Special Session. (E2SHB 1872)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1872)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1872)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1872)
  6. President signed. (E2SHB 1872)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1872)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1872)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1872)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1872)
  11. EDU - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 1872)
  12. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (E2SHB 1872)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (E2SHB 1872)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 7. (E2SHB 1872)
  15. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1872)
  16. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 1872)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1872)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1872)
  19. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1872)
  20. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (E2SHB 1872)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1872)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1872)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1872)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1872)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1872)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1872)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1872)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  30. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1872)
  31. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1872)
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1872)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1872)
  34. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1872)
  35. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1872)
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1872)
  37. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  41. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1872)
  42. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1872)
  43. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1872)
  44. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  45. Minority; do not pass.
  46. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  47. Referred to Appropriations.
  48. First reading, referred to Education.

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