WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE
Legislative Digest No. 46

SIXTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
Tuesday, March 26, 201372nd Day - 2013 Regular Session

SENATE
SB 5885
HOUSE
HB 2018HB 2019

This publication includes digest and history for bills, joint memorials, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, initiatives, and substitutes. Engrossed measures may be republished if the amendment makes a substantive change.

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House Bills

HB 2018

by Representative Hunter


Regarding additional contribution rates for employers of the Washington state retirement systems.


Addresses additional contribution rates for contributions made after the date the service is rendered for individual employers of the state retirement systems.
-- 2013 REGULAR SESSION --
Mar 25First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. (Subject to change)

HB 2019

by Representatives Tharinger, Haler, Hunt, Pollet, Morrell, and Goodman


Concerning the sales and distribution of spirits by distributors, restaurants, former contract liquor stores, and former state store auction buyers.


Addresses the sales and distribution of spirits by distributors, restaurants, former contract liquor stores, and former state store auction buyers.
-- 2013 REGULAR SESSION --
Mar 25First reading, referred to Government Accountability & Oversight (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).


Senate Bills

SB 5885

by Senators Roach, Rivers, Holmquist Newbry, Hasegawa, and Chase


Concerning instruction in Spanish and Chinese languages.


Creates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program in which a maximum of two school districts may participate.

Requires each school district to provide a world language program in elementary schools that provides instruction in Spanish and a Chinese language.
-- 2013 REGULAR SESSION --
Mar 25First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.