In the Appropriations Committee meeting today we’re getting briefed on the Governor’s proposed budget. Unfortunately, the Governor wasn’t present to answer questions. It’s actually common practice to send staff to explain a bill or budget request, in order to limit the scope and tone of questions … what better way to avoid confrontation than to simply not show up and own your proposal.
We’re also hearing two bills today. Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5244 prohibits student suspensions or expulsions of indefinite length; requires that student suspensions or expulsions not exceed one academic term unless given specific authorization by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI); requires school districts to create a reentry and reengagement plan for longterm suspended or expelled students; directs the OSPI to convene a discipline task force to develop standard definitions for causes of student discipline and data collection standards for disciplinary actions that exclude a student from school and revise the statewide student data system to incorporate the recommendations; and prohibits disciplinary actions resulting in the suspension of educational services.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5656 requires cities to issue and provide for the renewal of their general business licenses through the web-based Business Licensing Service or "System" of the Department of Revenue (DOR) or a city-developed portal by July 1, 2019; authorizes delays or phasing-in of the city requirements beyond the July 1,
2019, date if funding or other resources are insufficient for the DOR or cities to meet the deadline; requires the DOR to report to the Legislature by July 1, 2017, on actions and costs associated with the license issuance requirements; and expires all provisions on July 1, 2018, and provides intent provisions for the expiration.
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