| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Education Committee | |
HB 1941
Brief Description: Making the superintendent of public instruction a voting member of the state board of education.
Sponsors: Representatives P. Sullivan, Quall, Talcott, Kenney and McDermott; by request of State Board of Education.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/23/05
Staff: Susan Morrissey (786-7111).
Background:
By law, the State Board of Education annually elects a president and vice president. The
Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is an ex-officio member and chief executive officer of
the state board. However, the Superintendent is permitted to vote only to break a tie.
Summary of Bill:
SPI may vote in all matters before the State Board of Education.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.