HB 1839-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares an intent to initiate the establishment of a Washington women's history consortium. This will improve the availability of historical information about the many actions taken by Washingtonians which have resulted in such notable and influential achievements for women and girls, for use by citizens, educators, researchers, and historians.

Requires the consortium board of advisors to provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2006, addressing the following: (1) Progress on activities identified in sections 4 and 5 of this act; and

(2) Consortium needs and plans for the future.

Requires the consortium to provide a report to the governor and the legislature by September 1, 2006, regarding recommendations for commemorating the 2010 centennial of the women's suffrage amendment to the state Constitution.