FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5674

                          C 263 L 97

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Creating the governor's award for excellence in teaching history.

Sponsors:  Senators Wood, Haugen, Jacobsen, Prince, Winsley and Kohl.

Senate Committee on Higher Education

House Committee on Education

Background:  The Washington State Historical Society was incorporated in 1891 and designated in 1903 as a trustee organization by the state Legislature for the purpose of preserving and promoting Washington State history to its citizens.  The society wishes to recognize the significant contributions of teachers and other historical organizations in their efforts to promote an understanding of history.

Summary:  The board of trustees of the Washington State Historical Society makes the final determination regarding two annual cash awards:  one to an individual teacher and one to an organization.  These cash awards are raised through solicitations from private donors.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 48 0

House     97 0 (House amended)

Senate    43 0 (Senate concurred)

Effective:  July 27, 1997