Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 6 D cosponsors

HB 1893 — Providing assistance for certain postsecondary students.

Last action — Effective date 7/28/2019.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1893 creates an emergency assistance grant program to help community and technical college students dealing with unexpected financial challenges, such as food insecurity or transportation costs. The changes emphasize making access to these funds easier for students, removing barriers like complicated application processes. Additionally, the bill seeks to allow students to use their food assistance benefits on campus, which would reduce travel costs and improve access to food resources. This matters because helping students meet their basic needs can lead to better academic performance and higher retention rates in college.

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H-2242.1SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1893State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionByHouse Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Entenman, Leavitt, Pollet, Paul, Stanford, and Valdez)READ FIRST TIME 03/01/19.AN ACT Relating to providing assistance for postsecondary students, such as access to food or transportation, to help those students remain enrolled;
H-1016.4HOUSE BILL 1893State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Entenman, Leavitt, Pollet, Paul, Stanford, and ValdezRead first time 02/04/19.Referred to Committee on College & Workforce Development.AN ACT Relating to providing assistance for postsecondary students, such as access to food or transportation, to help those students remain enrolled;
Demonstrating need may include producing demographic data on student income levels, the number of students experiencing food insecurity or homelessness, the number of students who meet the definition of "needy student" under RCW 28B.92.030, the number of students accessing the college's food pantry, if one is available, and other information specific to the student population;(b) Ensure that students' access to emergency aid funds will be as low barrier as possible and will not require the student to have to fill out the free application for federal student aid to receive emergency funds.
Demonstrating need may include producing demographic data on student income levels, the number of students experiencing food insecurity or homelessness, the number of students who meet the definition of "needy student" under RCW 28B.92.030, the number of students accessing the college's food pantry, if one is available, and other information specific to the student population;(b) Ensure that students' access to emergency aid funds will be as low barrier as possible and will not require an application process or other requirement that hinders the student's ability to quickly receive emergency aid funds;(c) Allow flexibility in which students may apply for emergency aid funds.
However, the college must require the student to request assistance in writing;(c) Allow flexibility in which students may apply for emergency aid funds.
The department of social and health services must provide written notice of the expiration date of section 3 of this act to affected parties, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, the office of the code reviser, and others as deemed appropriate by the department.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The department of social and health services must provide written notice of the expiration date of section 3 of this act to affected parties, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, the office of the code reviser, and others as deemed appropriate by the department.--- END ---
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If specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2019, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019.

  2. Chapter 407, 2019 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  13. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM

  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

  16. Minority; do not pass.

  17. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  18. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 12:00 AM

  19. Referred to Ways & Means.

  20. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 01:30 PM

  21. And refer to Ways & Means.

  22. Minority; do not pass.

  23. HEWD - Majority; do pass.

  24. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 01:30 PM

  25. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

  30. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

  31. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  33. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  34. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  35. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  36. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  37. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:00 AM

  38. Minority; do not pass.

  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  40. Minority; do not pass.

  41. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  42. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

  43. Minority; do not pass.

  44. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  45. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

  46. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 01:30 PM

  47. Referred to Appropriations.

  48. Referred to Appropriations.

  49. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development at 01:30 PM

  50. Minority; without recommendation.

  51. Minority; do not pass.

  52. CWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  53. Minority; without recommendation.

  54. Minority; do not pass.

  55. CWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  56. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development at 01:30 PM

  57. First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 31 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#4)

Passed 57 Yea · 41 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 141900
Republican 02200
Democrat 43000
Total 574100
% of votes cast 58%42%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
DeBolt — Nay
Dolan — Yea
Hoff — Nay
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Nay
Jenkin — Nay
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Nay
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Nay
Maycumber — Nay
McCaslin — Nay
Mead — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Nay
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Smith — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Nay
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Young — Nay
Van Werven — Nay
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#2)

Passed 27 Yea · 21 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 141201
Republican 0900
Democrat 13000
Total 272101
% of votes cast 55%43%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Bailey — Nay
Becker — Nay
Billig — Yea
Brown — Nay
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Das — Yea
Ericksen — Nay
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Nay
Hobbs — Yea
Honeyford — Nay
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Not Voting
Mullet — Yea
O'Ban — Nay
Padden — Nay
Palumbo — Yea
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Nay
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Nay
Takko — Yea
Wilson, L. — Nay
Zeiger — Nay
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Final Passage (#40)

Passed 56 Yea · 40 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 131901
Republican 02101
Democrat 43000
Total 564002
% of votes cast 57%41%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Not Voting
Blake — Yea
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Nay
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Nay
Maycumber — Nay
McCaslin — Nay
Mead — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Nay
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Smith — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Nay
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Young — Nay
DeBolt — Nay
Dolan — Yea
Hoff — Nay
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Nay
Jenkin — Nay
Van Werven — Nay
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Not Voting
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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Who sponsors HB 1893?
HB 1893 is sponsored by Debra Entenman (Democrat), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Dave Paul (Democrat), Derek Stanford (Democrat), Javier Valdez (Democrat), and Mari Leavitt (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1893?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2019. Enacted.
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