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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5227

SB 5227: Diversity, etc./higher ed.

Concerning diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism training and assessments at institutions of higher education.

Summary

  • Requires public higher education institutions to provide diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism training for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Requires the higher education institutions to conduct campus climate assessments to understand the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus for students, faculty, and staff.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SSB 5227), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2021
  3. Passed SenateMar 3, 2021
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 12, 2021
  6. LawMay 12, 2021
Prime sponsor
Emily Randall (D-26)
Introduced
January 14, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 2021
Session law
Chapter 275, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5227, SSB 5227, E2SSB 5227

AN ACT Relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism training and assessments at institutions of higher education;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Emily Randall (D-26)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

T'wina Nobles D-28Senator D-47Liz Lovelett D-40Claire Wilson D-30Bob Hasegawa D-11Senator D-22Karen Keiser D-33Patty Kuderer D-48Marko Liias D-21Joe Nguyen D-34Derek Stanford D-1

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2021
Version voted on: E2SSB 5227
35 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican61400
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2021
Version voted on: E2SSB 5227
67 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican103100
How each member voted

Yea (67)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2021
Version voted on: E2SSB 5227
32 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican31700
How each member voted
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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 252 by Ericksen (page 2, line 33)

March 3, 2021
Version voted on: E2SSB 5227
20 Yea 28 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12800
Republican19010
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (E2SSB 5227)
  2. Chapter 275, 2021 Laws. (E2SSB 5227)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5227)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5227)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5227)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5227)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5227)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5227)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5227)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5227)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SSB 5227)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5227)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5227)
  14. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5227)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5227)
  16. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by College & Workforce Development. (E2SSB 5227)
  17. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5227)
  18. CWD - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5227)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5227)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5227)
  21. CWD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5227)
  22. First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development. (E2SSB 5227)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5227)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5227)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5227)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5227)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5227)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5227)
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5227)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5227)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5227)
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  35. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5227)
  36. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5227)
  37. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5227)
  38. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5227)
  39. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5227)
  40. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5227)
  41. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. Minority; do not pass.
  43. Minority; without recommendation.
  44. On motion, referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5227)
  45. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
  46. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5227)
  47. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  48. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5227)
  49. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5227)
  50. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5227)
  51. Minority; do not pass.
  52. Minority; without recommendation.
  53. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  54. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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