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HB 1783 - 2015-16

Expanding dual language and bilingual instruction for early learners through secondary students.

Sponsors: Ortiz-Self, Walkinshaw, Bergquist, Moscoso, Hudgins, Pollet, Santos

Companion Bill: SB 5675

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Bill History

2015 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 28

First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)

Feb 12

Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 17

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

ED - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)

Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)

Feb 19

Referred to Appropriations.

Feb 26

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 27

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)

Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Mar 3

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Mar 4

1st substitute bill substituted (APP 15). (View 1st Substitute)

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 6

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

Mar 17

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Apr 24

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2015 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 29