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SB 5133 - 2015-16
Concerning a study of higher education cost drivers.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning a study of higher education cost drivers. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning a review of higher education costs. )
Sponsors: Bailey, Baumgartner, Kohl-Welles, Frockt
Companion Bill: HB 1500
Bill History

2015 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 14
First reading, referred to Higher Education. (View Original Bill)
Feb 12
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 17
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
HIE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 23
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 5
1st substitute bill substituted (HIE 15). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 9
First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Mar 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 26
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 31
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Apr 1
Referred to Appropriations.
Apr 24
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2015 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 29
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2015 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 29
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2015 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 28
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2016 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 25
Senate Rules "X" file.

2016 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Mar 10
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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