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2017 House Bill 2242: Funding fully the state's program of basic education by providing equitable education opportunities through reform of state and local education contributions
Introduced by Rep. Pat Sullivan (Covington) (D) on June 29, 2017
Amendment offered by Rep. Pat Sullivan (Covington) (D) on June 30, 2017
Delays from 2017 to 2018 the requirement that state
funding for staff to support smaller K-3 class sizes be allocated in
proportion to a school district's actual class size.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on June 30, 2017
Amendment offered by Rep. David Taylor (Moxee) (R) on June 30, 2017
Adds a referendum clause. At the November 2017
general election, the bill must be submitted to the voters for their
approval or rejection.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on June 30, 2017
Received in the Senate on June 30, 2017
Amendment offered by Sen. Michael Baumgartner (Spokane) (R) on June 30, 2017
Adds a referendum clause. At the November 2017 general election, the bill must be submitted to the voters for approval or rejection.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on June 30, 2017
Signed with partial veto by Gov. Jay Inslee on July 6, 2017