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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5194

SB 5194: Higher ed. equity & access

Providing for equity and access in the community and technical colleges. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning equity and access in higher education. )

Summary

  • Requires development of a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan.
  • Defines required elements of Guided Pathways implementation and requires a WSIPP evaluation.
  • Provides for hiring 200 full-time faculty over three years.
  • Creates a grant program for additional mental health counselors.
  • Modifies residency requirements.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (E2SSB 5194), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2021
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2021
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 12, 2021
  6. LawMay 12, 2021
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
January 13, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 2021
Session law
Chapter 272, Laws of 2021
Companion bill
HB 1318
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5194, SSB 5194, E2SSB 5194

AN ACT Relating to providing for equity and access in the community and technical colleges;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Bob Hasegawa D-11Senator D-47Senator D-22Karen Keiser D-33Joe Nguyen D-34Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2021
Version voted on: E2SSB 5194
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican11900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2021
Version voted on: E2SSB 5194
60 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican33800
How each member voted

Yea (60)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2021
Version voted on: E2SSB 5194
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican11900
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (E2SSB 5194)
  2. Chapter 272, 2021 Laws. (E2SSB 5194)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5194)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5194)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5194)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5194)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5194)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5194)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5194)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5194)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SSB 5194)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5194)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5194)
  14. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5194)
  15. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5194)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5194)
  17. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by College & Workforce Development. (E2SSB 5194)
  18. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5194)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (E2SSB 5194)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5194)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5194)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5194)
  23. CWD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5194)
  24. CWD - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5194)
  25. First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development. (E2SSB 5194)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5194)
  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5194)
  28. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5194)
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5194)
  30. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5194)
  31. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5194)
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5194)
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5194)
  36. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5194)
  37. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5194)
  38. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5194)
  39. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5194)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5194)
  41. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5194)
  42. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5194)
  43. Minority; without recommendation.
  44. Minority; do not pass.
  45. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  47. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5194)
  48. Referred to Ways & Means.
  49. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5194)
  50. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5194)
  51. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5194)
  52. And refer to Ways & Means.
  53. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  54. Minority; do not pass.
  55. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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