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SB 5299 - 2021-22
Allowing the use of computer science credits for the purpose of graduation requirements.
Sponsors: Wellman, Kuderer, Hunt, Mullet, Nguyen, Wilson, C.
Bill History

2021 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 20
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (View Original Bill)
Feb 3
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 10
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
EDU - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 11
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 1
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 3
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
First reading, referred to Education.
Mar 12
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 23
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 25
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 26
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 2
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Apr 5
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 75; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 15
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 20
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 23
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 26
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 13
Governor signed.
Chapter 307, 2021 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/25/2021.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
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