BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1950: Free to finish college prg
Establishing the Washington free to finish college program.
Summary
- Establishes the Free to Finish College Program, which provides grants for students to return to college to complete their certificate or degree if the student had left a few credits short of completing two or more years ago.
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1950), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Drew Hansen (D-23)
- Introduced
- February 7, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to the Washington free to finish college program;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Drew Hansen (D-23)
6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development.
HB 1950 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1950 (2025–26) Subcontractors, indemnifying
- HB 1950 (2023–24) Student loans/PSLF
- HB 1950 (2021–22) Unsafe dental practices
- HB 1950 (2017–18) Ethics complaint correspond.
- HB 1950 (2015–16) High sch science assessment
- HB 1950 (2013–14) Hydroelectric generation
- HB 1950 (2011–12) Presidential electors
- HB 1950 (2009–10) Property fair and true value