Committee reports two bills out with due‑pass recommendations
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Summary
In executive session the committee reported Substitute Senate Bill 5,931 (administrative changes to the WEA board) out of committee 14‑1 and Senate Bill 5,963 (Passport to Careers/Washington College Grant eligibility) out of committee 15‑0 (two excused).
During an executive session following presentations and testimony, the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee considered and reported two bills out of committee with due‑pass recommendations.
Substitute Senate Bill 5,931: Vice Chair Salahuddin moved that SSB 5,931 be reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation. Ranking Member Ybarra described the measure as administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment, Accountability and Oversight (WIA) board, removing a public 'dashboard' requirement and adjusting election timeframes. Representative Levitt announced a 'no' vote in floor remarks. The clerk announced the vote as 14 ayes, 1 nay; Representatives Graham and Nance were excused. The committee recorded SSB 5,931 as reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
Senate Bill 5,963: Vice Chair Salahuddin moved that SB 5,963 be reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation. Supporters described the bill as expanding Passport to Careers eligibility, making certain students automatically income‑eligible for the Washington College Grant and aligning need determination with the federal formula. The clerk announced 15 ayes and Representatives Graham and Nance excused; SB 5,963 was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
Both reports were recorded in the committee roll calls and announced in the transcript. The committee adjourned after completing executive business.