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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1439

HB 1439: CWU online alt. credit model

Establishing an online alternative credit model at Central Washington University.

Summary

  • Requires the Central Washington University (Central) to establish and host an online alternative credit model for baccalaureate degree attainment designed for a variety of students with untraditional backgrounds.
  • Requires Central to target early learning providers for enrollment in the model and encourages, but does not specifically target other categories of students.
  • Requires Central to consult with community, business, and other K-20 education providers to identify and develop needed programs and a flexible delivery model that is different from the traditional instructional model.
  • Requires Central to develop an online Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education as a part of the model.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1439), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 27, 2015
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2015
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
David Sawyer (D-29)
Introduced
January 21, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1439, SHB 1439

AN ACT Relating to an online alternative credit model at Central Washington University;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Sawyer (D-29)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Hans Zeiger R-25Chris Reykdal D-22Mia Gregerson D-33Matt Manweller R-13Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2015
Version voted on: SHB 1439
79 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50100
Republican291800
How each member voted

Yea (79)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1439)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1439)
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1439)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1439)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1439)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1439)
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1439)
  8. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1439)
  9. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1439)
  10. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1439)
  11. HIE - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1439)
  12. First reading, referred to Higher Education. (SHB 1439)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 79; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1439)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1439)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1439)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1439)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1439)
  20. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1439)
  21. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1439)
  22. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1439)
  23. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Minority; do not pass.
  25. Minority; without recommendation.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  27. Referred to Appropriations.
  28. HE - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. HE - Majority; do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1439 in other sessions

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