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HB 1277 - 2023-24
Establishing rules to improve the consistency and quality of the implementation of the fundamental courses of study for paraeducators.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Improving the consistency and quality of the implementation of the fundamental course of study for paraeducators.
By Request: Professional Educator Standards Board
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:23 AM
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESHB 1277
Current Status:
C 173 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:23 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESHB 1277
Current Status:
C 173 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 12
First reading, referred to Education. (View Original Bill)
Jan 19
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 26
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Jan 30
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 3
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 27
1st substitute bill substituted (ED 23). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 1
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Mar 9
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 13
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
EDU - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 15
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 17
Senate Rules "X" file.
Apr 23
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2024 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Jan 10
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Jan 12
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Feb 14
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 21
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; without recommendation. (Majority Report)
Feb 26
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 29
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 5
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)
Mar 6
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Mar 7
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 7
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 19
Governor signed.
Chapter 173, 2024 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/6/2024.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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