Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 5891 — Eliminating the use of the high school science assessment as a graduation prerequisite. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Delaying the use of the high school science assessment as a graduation prerequisite. )

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 5891 now allows the high school science assessment to continue to be a requirement for graduation, rather than eliminating it. This change is significant because it maintains a standard for students to demonstrate their understanding of science, which is critical for a well-rounded education. By enforcing this requirement, the state aims to ensure that students are prepared for future academic and career opportunities that rely on scientific literacy.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 5891State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senators Zeiger and ConwayRead first time 03/16/17.
SECOND ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 5891State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senators Zeiger and ConwayRead first time 03/16/17.
and(j) Available programs offered through skill centers or community and technical colleges, including the college high school diploma options under RCW 28B.50.535.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  This act applies to students in the graduating class of 2017 and subsequent graduating classes.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.--- END ---
and(j) Available programs offered through skill centers or community and technical colleges, including the college high school diploma options under RCW 28B.50.535.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  This act applies to students in the graduating class of 2017.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  4. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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

  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  7. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.

  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  9. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  14. Returned to second reading for amendment.

  15. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.

  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  17. Placed on Rules White Sheet.

  18. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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

  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  25. WM - Majority; do pass.

  26. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Zeiger

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#6)

Passed 43 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32001
Democrat 4400
Republican 7100
Total 43501
% of votes cast 88%10%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Becker — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Not Voting
Miloscia — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Nay
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Nay
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Nay
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#12)

Passed 45 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32001
Republican 8000
Democrat 5003
Total 45004
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Becker — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Brown — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Fain — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Not Voting
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Not Voting
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Not Voting
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Not Voting
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#12)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 33000
Democrat 8000
Republican 8000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Becker — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Fain — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Nelson — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Billig — Yea
Brown — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5891?
SB 5891 is sponsored by Steve Conway (Democrat) and Zeiger.
What is the current status of SB 5891?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 5891?
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