BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2267
HB 2267: Commencement/cultural exp.
Providing public school students with opportunities for cultural expression at commencement ceremonies.
Summary
- Requires school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to permit students to wear one item or object of cultural significance with or attached to their gown at high school commencements and other official graduation ceremonies and events.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2267), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 10, 2024
- Out of committeeJan 29, 2024
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Joel McEntire (R-19)
- Introduced
- January 10, 2024 in the House
- Last action
- February 20, 2024
- Versions
- HB 2267, SHB 2267
AN ACT Relating to providing public school students with opportunities for cultural expression at commencement ceremonies;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Joel McEntire (R-19)
14 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- House Rules "X" file. (SHB 2267)
- House Rules "X" file.
- Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2267)
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2267)
- ED - Executive action taken by committee.
- ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Education.
HB 2267 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2267 (2025–26) Urban forest management
- HB 2267 (2019–20) Ballot measure rejection
- HB 2267 (2017–18) Indigenous peoples' day
- HB 2267 (2015–16) Expenditure limit & basic ed
- HB 2267 (2013–14) Passenger-only ferry distrct
- HB 2267 (2011–12) Sewer systems
- HB 2267 (2009–10) Exempt employee bargaining
- HB 2267 (2007–08) Luring of a child