WSU Bill List
April 30, 2007
2007 Regular Session
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| 2SHB 1036 |
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Renewable energy |
H Rules R |
3/5/2007 |
Morris |
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| Renewable Energy Targets Establishes renewable energy targets for state agencies. Creates the Clear Sky Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED). Authorizes the DCTED to make loans to state agencies for sustainable energy projects, such as high-efficiency cogeneration and fuel cells. Establishes the Clean Streams and Clear Sky Subaccount to the Energy Freedom Account. Bill appears to have died this session in the House Rules Committee. |
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| SHB 1045 |
SB 5462 |
Board of natural resources |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Sullivan, B. |
Concerns |
| 30 Percent DNR Fees Extends for 10 years the ability of the Board of Natural Resources to 30 percent of the proceeds earned from transactions on state lands. Passed the state House of
Representatives 86-10 on Feb. 16. Bill died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee and has been returned to the Rules Committee for consideration in 2008. |
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| SHB 1062 |
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Energy policies & programs |
H Approp |
2/28/2007 |
Hudgins |
Concerns |
| Centralized Energy Programs The original bill consists of an intent section that specifies that the Legislature intends to centralize state energy programs and eliminate WSU Energy Programs. The substitute bill creates the Sustainable Energy Office and details the powers and duties of the Director. Establishes the Sustainable Energy Office Establishes the position of the Director of the Sustainable Energy Office (Director) and specifies the powers and duties of the Director. Requires the Director to develop a sustainable energy strategy. Requires the Director to oversee a sustainable energy work group to implement the
sustainable energy strategy work plan. Bill appears to have died this session in the House Appropriations Committee. |
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| HB 1089 |
SHB 1128 |
Operating sup budget 2005-07 |
H Approp |
1/10/2007 |
Sommers |
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| Governor's Supplemental Operating Budget Bill This is a budget proposal to revise the current biennial budget. WSU had requests in this budget but did not receive any additional funding. WSU had sought funding for increased utility costs that totalled $3.2 million. Supplemental budget is addressed by the Legislature in House Bill 1128 |
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| SHB 1091 |
SB 5090 |
Innovation partnership zones |
C 227 L 07 |
4/30/2007 |
Van De Wege |
Support |
| Innovation Partnership Zones The Director of the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) is to designate local areas as innovation partnership zones if the areas have a university or college fostering commercially valuable research, a non-profit institution creating research or a national laboratory. It also requires the dense proximity of research-based firms. The Director is to designate an administrator for each zone: the administrator must be an economic development council, port, workforce development council, city, or county. Zones are eligible for funds as provided by the Legislature or Governor. Zone designation is for a period of four years. A zone must provide performance measures as required by the Director. Local infrastructure financing funds may be used for innovation partnership zones. The sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties, commonly referred to as the 0.08 tax, may be used for innovation partnership zones. In the Senate Version, additional criteria is added for creation of a zone. In addition, the Senate amendment creates an IPZ grant program. The Senate amendment gives the Economic Development Commission oversight responsibility. It requires the HEC Board to identify a minimum of 10 significant entrepreneurial researchers over the next ten years to join or lead research teams. The Senate budget provides $4.5 million for that purpose. The House budget does not. Passed the state House of Representatives 96-0 on March 9. Passed the state Senate 45-0 on April 9. The House refused to agree to the Senate amendments on April 17. House-Senate negotiations must decide the differences. The House concurred with the Senate amendments on April 20. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| ESHB 1092 |
SB 5156 |
Capital budget |
Del to Gov |
4/22/2007 |
Fromhold |
Strongly Support |
| Conference Capital Construction Budget Bill Completion of the Pullman Life Sciences Building is the highlight of a record $180.6 million WSU construction budget released by Senate and House leaders after completing negotiations on the compromise capital budget. The $58 million appropriation to complete construction of the WSU Life Sciences Building, $29 million in new funding for the WSU Vancouver campus including construction of a new classroom building, and $59 million in critical dollars to improve and preserve existing facilities are in the conference committee version of the 2007-2009 construction budget. Passed the state House of Representatives 93-4 on March 26. Passed the state Senate 47-0 on March 31. Conference report passed the state Senate 46-0 on April 21. Passed the House 96-1 on April 22. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| HB 1110 |
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Institute of technology |
H Hi Ed |
1/10/2007 |
Morris |
Opposed |
| Branch campus institute Declares an intent to create a center of excellence inthis state, dedicated to technology, to be known as the Washington institute of technology. This institute of technology shall combine three university branch campuses: University of Washington - Bothell; Washington State University -TriCities; and Washington State University - Vancouver, and shall offer areas of study including, but not limited to, engineering, technology. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| SHB 1128 |
SB 5140 |
Operating budget 2007-09 |
Del to Gov |
4/22/2007 |
Sommers |
Support |
| Conference Biennial & Supplemental Operating Budget Bills The conference budget boosts Washington State University’s state funding 17.9 percent in the next two years. Student enrollments will increase at all campuses, agricultural research funding will be boosted by $5.3 million, and salaries will increase by an average of 3.2 percent Sept. 1 through the new $508.6 million compromise operating budget for WSU. The first state appropriations for medical education programs in Spokane, a WSU PhD program in nursing, a new Spokane Applied Sciences Laboratory, a new engineering program at WSU Vancouver, and WSU Small Business Development Centers are just some of the items contained in the final resolution of House-Senate budget differences. Passed the state House of Representatives 62-35 on March 26. Passed the state Senate 30-17 on March 31. Conference budget passed the Senate 31-17 on April 22. All Democrats except Sen. Sheldon voted for the bill. Conference budget passed the House 60-36 on April 22. Vote was along party lines except Campbell was the lone Republican yes vote, Simpson & Wilson voted no; Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| ESHB 1131 |
SB 5155 |
Passport to college program |
Del to Gov |
4/20/2007 |
Dunshee |
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| Assistance to Foster Youth Provides for outreach and information to youth age 15 years and over in foster care regarding opportunities for higher education, including financial aid that may be available. Provides scholarships covering tuition and living expenses to eligible former foster youth between ages 16 and 26 years to attend higher education for up to five consecutive years. Gives monetary incentives to higher education institutions that enroll and retain eligible former foster youth. Passed the state House of Representatives 81-16 on March 6. Passed the state Senate 47-2 on April 11. The House voted 78-16 on April 14 to concur with the Senate amendments. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| ESHB 1179 |
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State need grant |
Del to Gov |
4/22/2007 |
Hasegawa |
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| Part-time Student Need Grant Reduces the minimum number of quarter credits for which a student must be
enrolled to receive a State Need Grant from six to three (or the semester
equivalent). Allows students enrolled on a less-than-half-time basis to be eligible for a State Need Grant for one year even if the student has not yet matriculated into a program leading to a degree or certificate. Allows institutions to give an eligible student a preliminary State Need Grant before the student has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Changes the minimum number of quarter credits required to receive a loan or aid from an institution's institutional financial aid fund from six per term to three (or the semester equivalent). Passed the state House of Representatives 98-0 on March 12. Passed the state Senate 48-0 on April 19. House concurred with the Senate amendments. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| HB 1222 |
SB 5411 |
State need grant |
H Approp |
2/8/2007 |
Kenney |
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| State Need Grant Provides a grant award scale for the State Need Grant based on family income. Expands eligibility for the State Need Grant to students with up to 85 percent of the state median family income. |
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| HB 1296 |
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Information technology |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Hunter |
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| Requires fiscal notes to identify the fiscal and operational impact on the state
information technology portfolio. Requires the Department of Information Services to develop a six-year strategic plan for information technology projects.
Grants the Information Services Board the power to develop statewide
requirements for contracts for information technology projects. Passed the state House of Representatives 96-0 on Feb. 21. Bill appears to have died in the Senate Rules Committee, Returned to House Rules. |
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| E2SHB 1303 |
SB 5586 |
Cleaner energy |
Del to Gov |
4/22/2007 |
Dickerson |
Support |
| Clean Energy Bill In the latest Senate version, Washington State University is directed to analyze the availability of biofuels in the state and to make best estimates to indicate, by percentage, the types and geographic origins of biofuel feedstock sources that contribute to biofuel production and use in the state, and to recommend models for possible implementation by th legislature or the executive office for at least the following potential biofuels incentive programs: biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol. Asisting farmers and businesses, leveraging private investment, assisting biofuel feedstocks are to be considered. An interim report from WSU is due Dec. 1, 2007. A final report is due Dec. 1, 2008. Passed the state House of Representatives 79-18 on March 10. Passed the state Senate 44-4 with floor amendments on April 13. The House refused to agree to the Senate amendments on April 17. The House agreed to the Senate amendments 79-19 on April 20. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| HB 1354 |
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Student loan program |
H Hi Ed |
1/17/2007 |
Chase |
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| The Washington low-interest student loan program is created for students attending eligible institutions of higher education who have unmet financial needs after accessing all need-based federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs available to them. This program creates a revolving loan fund from which loans may be made to eligible students as identified under section 2(1) of this act for higher education purposes at a low- interest rate. The program shall be administered by the higher education coordinating board. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 1385 |
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Higher education |
H Hi Ed |
1/18/2007 |
Jarrett |
Support/Concerns |
| Jarrett-Priest Bill An intent to articulate a strategic direction for public higher education on issues of access, affordability, service delivery, and accountability that will guide coordinated decision making on policies, operating budgets, and capital plans. It is further the legislature's intent to provide the management tools and resources necessary to implement the strategic direction. Among the recommendations, it Increase the state's overall investment in higher education by $460 million per biennium, including$100 million dollars per biennium invested in high priority research, to ensure that Washington's institutions of higher education continue tooffer affordable access to the highest quality education and conduct world class research and discovery. A public hearing was held in the House Higher Education Committee on Feb. 15. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| SHB 1398 |
SB 5384 |
U of W and WSU |
C 24 L 07 |
4/10/2007 |
Fromhold |
Support |
| UW-WSU Bond Bill Expands the University of Washington's and Washington State University's local borrowing authority by allowing the universities to bond against all nonappropriated funds. The authority of the University of Washington and Washington State University to issue bonds is expanded to any university purpose. Any nonappropriated funds may be obligated for the repayment of such bonds. This debt will not count against the state's constitutional
debt limit and will not be backed by the full faith and credit of the state. The universities must report annually to the appropriate committees of the Legislature and the State Treasurer on the use of this bonding authority.
Language was removed that required bonds to be rated no lower than the lowest subcategory of the single "A" rating category by at least one nationally recognized credit rating agency. The scope of the annual reporting requirement was expanded to include additional summary level information.WSU testified for the legislation in the House Capital Budget Committee Bill passed the state House of
Representatives 93-1; Passed the state Senate 45-0 on April 2.Governor signed into law April 10. Bill would take effect 90 days after adjournment. |
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| HB 1399 |
SB 5622 |
Collective bargaining |
H Commerce/Lab |
1/18/2007 |
Conway |
Neutral/Amendment |
| Staff Collective Bargaining Extends collective bargaining rights to managers and administrators who were previously exempt. WSU testified in the House Commerce and Labor Committee on Feb. 6. WSU expressed concerns that the bill adds high level managers to the collective bargaining process, something that is not allowed elsewhere in state government. There is a proposed striking amendment to the bill that will address WSU's greatest concerns. See Senate Bill 5622. |
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| HB 1454 |
SB 5002 |
Tuition waivers |
H Hi Ed |
1/19/2007 |
Haler |
Concerns |
| Mandatory Veteran's Waivers Changes college tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members to make waivers mandatory for certain children and spouses of veterans. Tuition waivers for children and spouses do not apply to the waiver limits established for the institutions. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 1479 |
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Transfer students |
H Education |
1/22/2007 |
Appleton |
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| Provides that, if a student transfers to a Washington public school from another state after the ninth grade because of a parent or guardian receiving an active military duty assignment to Washington, the student is not required to pass the Washington Assessment of Student Learning to earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| 2SHB 1506 |
SB 5489 |
Alternative public works |
Del to Gov |
4/20/2007 |
Haigh |
Support |
| Alternative Public Works The use of alternative public works contracting procedures is extended to 2014. The authorization to use alternative public works procedures expires June 30, 2007. Expands the use of the design-build and general contractor/construction manager contracting (GC/CM) procedures. Establishes a project review committee to approve the use of design-build and GC/CM contracting procedures. Requires data collection for evaluation of alternative contracting procedures. Passed the state House of Representatives 98-0 on March 12. Passed the state Senate 47-1 on April 6. The House concurred with the Senate amendments 98-0 on April 17 Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| HB 1531 |
SB 5784 |
College materials |
H Hi Ed |
1/22/2007 |
Warnick |
Support |
| Relating to excise taxation of required college instructional materials. Heard in the House Higher Education Committee on Feb. 5 See Senate Bill 5784 |
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| HB 1541 |
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Educational data |
H Education |
1/22/2007 |
Hunter |
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| Senate Bill 5843 is the vehicle for these issues in the 2007 session. (WSU fiscal note prepared.) |
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| HB 1559 |
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College readiness standards |
H Hi Ed |
1/23/2007 |
Curtis |
Neutral |
| Common math placement examThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Higher Education Coordinating
Board, in consultation with the public four-year institutions, shall develop a common placement exam for college mathematics. WSU believes there would be no fiscal impact. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 1585 |
SB 5503 |
Athletic trainers |
H HC/Wellness |
1/23/2007 |
Seaquist |
Support |
| Athletic trainers are created as a new health profession to be regulated by the Secretary of Health. To practice athletic training one must hold a license issued by the Secretary. "Athletic training" is defined to include risk management and prevention of athletic injuries; recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries; immediate care of athletic injuries; treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and the referral of an athlete to
appropriately licensed health care providers. See Senate Bill 5503 |
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| HB 1641 |
SB 5501 |
Washington learns |
H Education |
1/24/2007 |
McDermott |
Support |
| Governor's Washington Learns Bill Many of the recommendations from the November 2006 report of the Washington Learns steering committee are implemented. It is organized by early learning, K-12, and higher education provisions. Establishes a Washington Learns Scholarship and a Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Ready for Math and Science Scholarship; requires implementation of the regional opportunity grant program; expands eligibility for the State Need Grant; creates and state tuition policy; and changes the appointment of the director of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
It establishes an Early Learning Advisory Council; directs the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to implement a five-star voluntary rating system for child care centers and early education programs; and outlines the private-public responsibilities between the DEL and Thrive by Five.
Phases in voluntary full-day kindergarten; creates demonstration projects for K-12 student learning opportunities; requires review of mathematics and science standards and
curricula; creates demonstration projects, regional professional development programs, and alternative routes to teacher certification to support improvement in mathematics and science education; creates an academy for school leadership; establishes a bonus program for National Board-certified teachers; and directs development of a performance pay structure for K-12 staff.. Bill has been split. See House Bills 1881, 1882, and 1883, and Senate Bill 5806, for higher education implementation. |
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| HB 1660 |
SB 5020 |
Part-time college faculty |
H Hi Ed |
1/24/2007 |
Sullivan, P. |
Concerns |
| Part-time faculty bill By December 2007, each institution of higher education must create a plan to meet the goals of this section, including determining the level at which the salaries for its full-time tenuretrack faculty are below 75 percentile of comparable institutions in global challenge states. Each institution is required to establish a process under which adjunct faculty receives timely notice of and priority consideration for adjunct teaching assignments in coming academic terms. Priority consideration must include either rights of first refusal for eligible classes or an annual contract with due process rights. Had a hearing Feb. 14 in the House Higher Education Committee. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| E2SHB 1705 |
SB 5616 |
Health sciences and services |
C 251 L 07 |
5/1/2007 |
Barlow |
Support |
| Institute for Systems Medicine (ISM) Bill This is legislation that is envisioned to be a funding source for the Institute for Systems Medicine in Spokane. The bill provides that health sciences and services authorities can be created by sponsoring local governments to promote bioscience-based economic development and advance new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health. Sponsoring local governments can be a city, town, or county. The authority must be established by an ordinance or resolution. The ordinance must at minimum establish an administrative board for the authority, and specify the powers and duties and boundaries of the authority.
In the latest Senate version of the bill: The credit against the state sales tax is increased from .0075 percent to .015 percent. (Approximately $2.2 million per biennium.) The creation of a health sciences and
services authority is limited to one location, probably Spokane. (King County is not eligible.) It is overseen by a 14-member board, three appointed by the governor, three by the county commissioners, three by the Mayor, and five others. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for approval of an application to create a Health Sciences and Services Authority instead of CTED. The manner in which the board members are appointed are changed. The provision requiring the HEC board to report to the legislature is replaced by a JLARC study and the authority shall apply for a Washington Quality Award. Passed the state House of Representatives 68-29 on March 12. Passed the state Senate 48-0 on April 12 without the Ways & Means Amendments and with floor amendments. The House concurred with the Senate amendments on April 20. Bill has passed both houses was signed by the governor May 1. |
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| HB 1711 |
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State energy road map |
H Tech/En/Com |
1/25/2007 |
Chase |
Concerns |
| State Energy Road Map Declares an intent that the Washington State University energy program study these issues and create a Washington state energy efficiency and renewable energy road map. Directs the Washington State University energy program to report its results and provide the Washington state energy efficiency and renewable energy road map to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31, 2008. Bill appears to have died in the
policy committee. |
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| ESHB 1765 |
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Construction claims |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Lantz |
Concerns |
| Contractor's Claim Allows enforcement of a contractor's claim right under certain circumstances when the contractor has not complied with time or form requirements for submitting the claim. WSU and other higher education institutions are working on amendments to the bill. Passed the state House of Representatives 95-1 on March 14. Bill appears to have died this session in the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 30. |
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| E2SHB 1779 |
SB 5555 |
GET ready for math & science |
C 214 L 07 |
4/27/2007 |
Wallace |
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| Get Ready for Math & Science The GET Ready for Math and Science
Scholarship Program (Scholarship Program) is created. The Scholarship Program provides college scholarships for students who: (1)score a 4 on the 10th grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in either math or science or score in the 95th percentile on mathematics on the SAT or ACT; (2) have a family income no greater than 125 percent of the median family income in Washington at the time they apply for the scholarship and for up to the two previous years; (3)agree to major in a math, science, or related field; and (4) make a commitment to work for at least three years in Washington in a mathematics, science,or related field. Students must enroll in an institution of higher education within one year of high school graduation, take at least one mathematics or science course each term, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and enter a qualified program no later than their junior year. The scholarships can be used at any public or private accredited college or university in Washington. The maximum annual scholarship amount cannot be more than the annual cost of undergraduate tuition and fees at the University of Washington. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) buys tuition units from the state's Guaranteed Education Tuition Program to be used for the GET Ready for Math and Science scholarships. Senate amendments contained in the final bill: The HECB and the private non-profit administrator are to jointly establish criteria for selecting among eligible applicants. Priority
is to be given to those applicants who, without the scholarship, would be least likely to major in math or science at a Washington college or university. The striking amendment clarifies that scholarships are only awarded to the extent that state and private matching funds are available for that purpose in the account created by the bill. Passed the state House of Representatives 76-22 on March 12. Passed the state Senate 47-1 April 5. The House concurred with Senate amendments 72-21 on April 14. The bill was signed by the governor April 27. Bill becomes law 90 days after adjournment. |
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| SHB 1784 |
SB 5766 |
Investment of certain moneys |
C 215 L 07 |
4/27/2007 |
Kenney |
Support |
| By Request of Washington State University Sponsored by state Rep. Phyllis Kenney. This is a proposed statutory change to implement the intent of a proposed state constitutional amendment, House Joint Resolution 4215. The bill was heard by the House Capital Budget Committee on Feb. 8. State Treasurer Mike Murphy has proposed amendments. If HJR 4215 is adopted, this bill makes technical changes to state law that would allow the State Investment Board to invest in equities with money in the higher education trust permanent funds.The bill was amended in the House Capital Budget Committee on Feb. 22 and passed out with amendments supported by WSU and the state Treasurer. Bill passed the state House of
Representatives on March 7 by a vote of 92-2. Voting Nay were Hasegawa and Anderson. Passed the state Senate 47-0 on April 11. Bill was signed by the governor on April 27. The act takes effect if voters approve Substitute House Joint Resolution 4215 in the November election.. |
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| HB 1856 |
SB 5782 |
Child care programs |
H Approp |
2/28/2007 |
Roberts |
Neutral/Amendment |
| Washington Student Lobby Child Care Bill The child care grant for each institution shall be equal to the amount contributed by the student government association, or its equivalent.Grant funds shall be expended only for the direct costs of providing child care for the children of students. |
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| 2SHB 1871 |
SB 5842 |
Education system benchmarks |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Santos |
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| Need Grant Eligibility Eligibility for the State Need Grant is expanded to include students who meet all of the following criteria: earned a high school diploma or the equivalent of a diploma in Washington; lived in Washington for at least three years immediately prior to receiving the diploma or the equivalent; has continuously lived in the state of Washington after receiving the diploma or equivalent until being admitted to a post-secondary institution; and provides the institution with an affidavit indicating the intent to apply to become a permanent resident at the earliest possible opportunity and willingness to engage in any activities necessary to acquire citizenship. Hearing scheduled for House Higher Education Committee on Feb. 26. Hearing in House Appropriations Committee on March 19.
Passed the state House of Representatives 68-29 on March 28 Bill appears to have died this session in the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Committee. |
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| HB 1875 |
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Higher education employment |
H Hi Ed |
1/31/2007 |
Kenney |
Opposed/Seeking Amendment |
| 75% Tenured Faculty Bill Sets a goal that 75 percent of full-time equivalent faculty positions will be held by fulltime tenured and tenure-track faculty. Sets a goal for salaries of full-time faculty to be at the 60th percentile of Global Challenge States. Directs institutions to determine a pro rata salary standard for adjunct faculty members. Requires institutional biennial budget requests to reflect the implementation costs of achieving these goals. Executive session is scheduled in the House Higher Education Committee on Feb. 26. WSU supports amendments to delete research institutions from the bill. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 1881 |
SB 5855 |
Higher edu coordinating brd |
H Hi Ed |
1/31/2007 |
Wallace |
Neutral |
| Governor Appoints HEC Board Director Effective July 1, 2007, an executive director shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three names submitted by the board to the governor. If requested by the governor, the board shall submit additional names for the governor's consideration until an appointment is made. See Senate Bill 5855, House Bill 1883 |
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| 2SHB 1882 |
SB 5806 |
Higher education costs |
H Rules C |
4/2/2007 |
Wallace |
Support |
| Washington Learns Tuition & Financial Aid Beginning with the 2007-08 academic year and ending with the 2016-17 academic year, tuition fees charged to full-time resident undergraduate students may increase no greater than seven percent over the previous academic year in any institution of higher education. A state goal is adopted that total per student funding levels are at least the 60th percentile of total per student funding at similar institutions in the Global Challenge States. Without reducing enrollment levels below FY 2007 budgeted levels, OFM will establish a funding trajectory to reach this goal for each 4-year institution, including Washington State University. As currently passed out of Appropriations, the bill has the "McIntire Amendment" for institutional tuition-setting authority beyond 5 percent. WSU testified for the legislation on Feb. 8 in the House Higher Education Committee. Language has been added in committee that changes the state need grant. Scheduled to be heard March 2.Passed the House Appropriations Committee on March 27.
It appears that Senate Bill 5806 is the vehicle for this legislation. |
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| ESHB 1883 |
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Higher edu coordinating brd |
Del to Gov |
4/20/2007 |
Wallace |
Neutral |
| Higher Ed Board Reorganization Originally proposed to make the director of the Higher Education Coordinating Board appointed by the governor. The new bill gives the board authority to hire the executive director . The bill is necessary for implementation of the budget and not likely to be subject to legislative cut-off. Hearing in the Senate Higher Education Committee is scheduled for March 21. Bill passed the state House of
Representatives on March 14 by a vote of 95-1. Passed the state Senate 46-1 on April 6. The House concurred with the Senate amendments 93-1 on April 14. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| 2SHB 1906 |
SB 5813 |
Math and science education |
Del to Gov |
4/20/2007 |
Hunter |
Neutral |
| Math Placement Test Creates an after school mathematics support program with community based organizations. Creates a mathematics and science instructional coach demonstration project. Directs an independent review of the mathematics and science learning standards. Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify three mathematics and science curricula for each grade span and directs the State Board of Education to identify conditions under which school districts will be required to use the curricula. Creates two new alternative routes to teacher certification for mathematics and science teachers. By September 1, 2008, the University of Washington, in collaboration with representatives of the four-year institutions of higher education, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the transition math project, shall revise the Washington
mathematics placement test to serve as a common college readiness test
for all two and four-year institutions of higher education. Passed the state House of Representatives 90-7 on March 28. Passed the state Senate 37-12 on April 11. House voted to concur with the Senate amendments 96-2 on April 17. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| SHB 1913 |
SB 5772 |
Employee organization |
H Rules C |
3/15/2007 |
Conway |
Concerns |
| Authorizes a cross-check if an application for certification of an organization as an
exclusive bargaining representative is submitted along with a majority showing of
interest. Provides for certification of an organization as the exclusive bargaining representative if there are valid cards for a majority of the employees in the unit. Bill appears to be at risk in the House Rules Committee. |
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| HB 1914 |
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Higher edu public works |
H SGTribalAff |
1/31/2007 |
Buri |
Support |
| Bid Limits Raises the bid limits from $35,000 to $50,000 and, in the case of a single trade, from $15,000 to $20,000 for building, construction, renovation, remodeling, or demolition projects at a regional or state university, at the Evergreen State College, or at a community college. Bill appears to have died in the
policy committee. |
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| HB 1931 |
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Agricultural activities |
H Ag & Nat Res |
2/1/2007 |
Blake |
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| Beginning July 1, 2007, the William D. Ruckelshaus center at UW and WSU shall design and carry out a process to identify issues that cause conflicts between agricultural activities occurring on agricultural lands and development regulations to protect critical areas. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 1946 |
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Pesticide use reporting |
H Env Health |
2/1/2007 |
Wood |
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| Relating to a pesticide use reporting system to protect human health and the environment; Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| SHB 2010 |
SB 5856 |
Bidder responsibility |
C 133 L 07 |
4/19/2007 |
Haigh |
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| Responsible bidder Responsible bidder is defined for purposes of public works contracts. In order to be considered a responsible bidder, the bidder must have a certificate of registration at the time of bid submission; a current state unified business identifier number; and, if applicable, worker's compensation coverage for the bidder's employees working in Washington, an Employment Security Department number, and a state excise tax registration number.. Passed the state House 76-21 on March 9. Passed the state Senate 43-3 on April 5. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. Governor signed on April 19. Effective July 22, 2007. (WSU fiscal note prepared. No fiscal impact. ) |
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| HB 2011 |
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Commute trip reduction prog |
H Trans |
2/5/2007 |
Flannigan |
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| Extends the commute trip reduction program to include not only employees, but also students from public institutions of higher education. Requires each public institution of higher education to maintain at least one full-time equivalent employee for the purpose of managing the public institution's commute trip reduction program to ensure that the program is offered to students in addition to employees, as required under this act. Bill appears to have died in the House Transportation Committee. |
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| HB 2051 |
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Higher education |
H Hi Ed |
2/6/2007 |
Anderson |
Concerns |
| Accountability The higher education data center shall be established in the office of financial management and act in collaboration with legislative committee staff. The higher education data center shall conduct analyses of higher education issues, and issues that pertain to student transition into higher education. The higher education data center shall be considered an education research agency under applicable federal and state statutes for purposes of receiving and processing student record data for research purposes. The bi9ll appears to be in trouble in the originating committee. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 2063 |
SB 5905 |
Capital authorization cert |
H Approp |
2/7/2007 |
Fromhold |
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| In processing and approving certificates of capital authorization, priority shall be given to construction or major renovation of existing facilities or replacement facilities. See Senate Bill 5905. |
|
| SHB 2064 |
|
Career & tech education |
H Approp |
2/28/2007 |
Ormsby |
|
| Subject to funding, provides grants to high school partnerships to create career and
technical "fields of study" programs in high demand fields. Requires grant recipients to develop and implement a model curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with high quality career and technical preparation and includes internships, applied learning, dual credit, and integrated end-ofprogram assessments. |
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| HB 2065 |
|
Tuition waivers for veterans |
H Approp |
2/28/2007 |
Kristiansen |
|
| Removes provisions requiring institutions of higher education to ask about, and encourage the use of, funds available under the Montgomery GI Bill prior to providing state supported tuition waivers to eligible veterans. |
|
| HB 2072 |
SHB 1882 |
Access to higher education |
H Hi Ed |
2/7/2007 |
Wallace |
Support/Concerns |
| Washington Learns Higher Education Bill This is omnibus legislation by Rep. Deb Wallace, revising some of the recommendations of the governor's Washington Learns proposal. The Governor's proposal: Caps resident student tuition increases at 7 percent per year. Adopts a per student funding goal of the 60th percentile of the Global Challenge States. Expands the State Need Grant to serve students with up to 85 percent of the median family income. Expands the State Need Grant to include students taking three or more credits. Implements the Opportunity Grants and Opportunity Partnerships programs. Creates the Passport to College Program for youth in foster care. Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Board to study financial aid access and transparency. Identifies options for credits that will only transfer as part of a transfer agreement. See Substitute House Bill 1882 |
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| E2SHB 2082 |
|
Field of dreams program |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Chandler |
|
| Field of Dreams Creates the Field of Dreams program, providing college tuition in the form of Guaranteed Education Tuition units to students working for agricultural
employers. Passed the state House of Representatives 96-2 on March 12.. Bill appears to have died in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. |
|
| HB 2085 |
SB 6062 |
Confinement of animals |
H Judiciary |
2/7/2007 |
Sullivan, P. |
|
| Provides that a person is guilty of restrictive confinement of a calf or pig if the person confines a calf or pig for more than twelve hours during any twenty-four-hour
period in a manner that prevents the calf or pig from: (1) Laying down and fully extending its limbs; or (2) Turning around freely. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 2109 |
|
Readiness for college |
H Hi Ed |
2/8/2007 |
Anderson |
Neutral |
| College Readiness Requires the University of Washington and the State Board for Community and
Technical Colleges to make the Mathematics Placement Test applicable to college entry expectations for both the four-year and two-year institutions.
• Requires the four-year and two-year institutions to adopt, and publish on their web sites, minimum scores on the Mathematics Placement Test, the SAT, and the ACT that will demonstrate college readiness in mathematics, writing, reading, and English. Prohibits four-year institutions from providing pre-college coursework in mathematics, reading, writing, or English, with the exception of English courses for English language learners. Requires school districts to make available to high school students the option to take the Mathematics Placement Test and the SAT or the ACT once, at no cost to the student.WSU believes the bill would have minimal fiscal impact. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| HB 2112 |
SB 5950 |
Social worker |
H Early L&CS |
2/8/2007 |
Pettigrew |
Concerns |
| To be licensed as a social worker, a person must have earned a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree from an accredited social work educational program. "Social worker" includes persons currently licensed as clinical social workers and advanced clinical social workers. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| HB 2157 |
|
State need grant |
H Hi Ed |
2/12/2007 |
Hudgins |
|
| Eligibility for the State Need Grant is expanded to include students who meet all of the following criteria: earned a high school diploma or the equivalent of a diploma in Washington; lived in Washington for at least three years immediately prior to receiving the diploma or the equivalent; has continuously lived in the state of Washington after receiving the diploma or equivalent until being admitted to a post-secondary institution; and provides the institution with an affidavit indicating the intent to apply to become a permanent resident at the earliest possible opportunity and willingness to engage in any activities necessary to acquire citizenship. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| ESHB 2164 |
|
Multiple-unit housing |
C 185 L 07 |
4/21/2007 |
Dunshee |
Neutral |
| Requires a multi-unit housing development sited within the area of a campus facility
master plan to obtain prior approval from the university or college in order to participate in the property tax exemption for urban multi-family housing. Passed the state House of Representatives 74-22 on March 13. Passed the state Senate 42-3 on April 10. Signed into law by the governor on April 21. |
|
| HB 2178 |
|
Sale of public lands |
H SGTribalAff |
2/12/2007 |
Hasegawa |
Opposed |
| A public agency may not sell real property or otherwise permanently, transfer title of real property to a private person or private entity unless the public agency shows a compelling economic development necessity justifying the sale or transfer at that time. A public agency satisfies the compelling economic development threshold if it demonstrates that the present act of selling the property is of a greater public benefit than holding the land as a tangible asset or anintangible future asset that may be used for a public benefit. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
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| HB 2184 |
|
Social security acct numbers |
H Commerce/Lab |
2/12/2007 |
Schual-Berke |
|
| Restricts how social security numbers can be used and communicated. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| ESHB 2212 |
|
Agricultural activities |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Blake |
Neutral |
| Growth Management Act & Agriculture This act and its requirements are intended to be expressions of progress in resolving, harmonizing, and advancing commonly held environmental protection and agricultural viability goals.” Section 4 of this act directs the Ruckelshaus Center to conduct a two-phase examination of the conflicts between agricultural activities and critical area ordinances and implementing regulations adopted under chapter 36.70A of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to protect critical areas. The examination must commence by July 1, 2007. In fulfilling the requirements of Section 4, the Center must: Work and consult with willing participants including, but not limited to, agricultural, environmental, tribal, and local government interests; and
Involve and apprise legislators and legislative staff of its efforts. The bill has a null and void clause if it is not funded in the budget. Passed the state House of Representatives 79-17 on March 13. Bill appears to have died in the Senate Rules Committee, returned to House Rules. |
|
| HB 2232 |
|
Public works/higher edu |
H SGTribalAff |
2/14/2007 |
Sullivan, P. |
Support |
| The bid threshold for WSU and other college public works projects is raised from $35,000 to $70,000. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| SHB 2241 |
|
Technology and innovation |
H Approp |
2/28/2007 |
Hudgins |
Concerns |
| Provides that the Legislature intends to establish a Technology Governing Board that ensures appropriate coordination among state technology entities; eliminates duplication of services; sets the direction for future state technology efforts; and establishes performance metrics and a prudent administrative overhead rate. Institutions under the authority of the governing board would include the WTC, the SIRTI, the Life Sciences Discovery Fund, and any future technology-based entities the Legislature may establish. Bill appears to be at risk in the House Appropriations Committee. |
|
| HB 2281 |
|
Shared leave |
Del to Gov |
4/20/2007 |
Appleton |
|
| Emergency Shared Leave An agency head may permit an employee to receive leave under the Program if a state of emergency has been declared anywhere within the United States by the federal or any state government and the employee has needed skills to assist in responding to the emergency or its aftermath. Passed the state House 96-0 on March 6. Passed the state Senate 44-0 on April 12. House concurred with the Senate amendments. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. Bill would be effective 90 days after adjournment. (WSU fiscal note prepared, impact likely under $50,000.) |
|
| SHB 2289 |
|
Information technology |
H Rules R |
3/5/2007 |
Ericks |
Opposed |
| Transferring IT Authority This legislation would shift responsibility for enterprise services from institutions of higher education to the Director of the state Department of Information Services. Technology applications in education and higher education are dramatically different than those of state government, especially in the academic and research arenas. Currently WSU is responsible for providing such enterprise services as campus security, student systems, course management systems, housing, card services, dining, research and computing, facility systems, personnel systems, etc. These functions must remain the responsibility of the institution and not become the responsibility of the Director of DIS since that position has no direct relationship, stake or accountability for providing these services on various higher education campuses. WSU believes there could be substantial costs and inefficiencies created by the bill. House Appropriations Committee reverted the bill to a task force to study these issues. Bill appears to be vulnerable in the House Rules Committee but could be alive as a matter necessary to implement the budget. |
|
| HB 2295 |
SB 5978 |
Olympic & Kitsap higher edu |
H Approp |
2/28/2007 |
Seaquist |
Neutral |
| Peninsula Bill Requires the higher education coordinating board to assess the higher education needs in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Clallam counties and recommend to the legislature solutions to the higher education needs. Solutions that the
board should consider include, but should not be limited to, establishment of new baccalaureate institutions, expansion of existing institutions to include baccalaureate degrees, and colocation of institutions. In conducting its assessment, the board shall take into account but not be limited to the following: Population growth, higher education participation rates, economic demand and workforce needs, and drive and commute times to existing institutions of higher education. Scheduled for a hearing in the House Higher Education Committee |
|
| HB 2298 |
|
Tuition waivers for teachers |
H Hi Ed |
2/19/2007 |
Ericks |
Concerns |
| Declares an intent to assist beginning public school teachers with their educational expenses by having state colleges and universities waive tuition for those courses
required for a master's degree or professional certification. The legislature further intends that teachers repay teachers repay the waived tuition with future service in the public schools. This is a mandatory waiver which could lead to a reduction in courses offered. Scheduled for a hearing in the House Higher Education Committee but the bill appears to be in trouble in that committee. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| SHB 2300 |
SB 6077 |
College textbooks |
C 186 L 07 |
4/21/2007 |
Hasegawa |
|
| Each publisher of college textbooks shall make immediately
available to a prospective purchaser of their products the price at which the publisher would make the products available to a campus bookstore and any revisions to the product. Passed the state House of Representatives 93-4 on March 12. Passed the state Senate 45-0 on April 10. Signed into law by the Governor on April 21 |
|
| SHB 2317 |
|
Defining high demand |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Wallace |
Concerns/Amendment |
| High-demand bill The higher education coordinating board, the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of financial management, the employment security department, and the department of community, trade, and economic development, shall work collaboratively to prepare recommended legislation that includes a statutory definition of high demand for use by the legislature and all agencies and institutions that offer postsecondary education, employment preparation, and workforce-related services to business and industry. Passed the state House of Representatives 97-0 on March 10. Bill appears to have died awaiting consideration on the Senate floor. Returned to House Rules for consideration in 2008. |
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| 2SHB 2327 |
|
Math & science instruction |
H Rules 3C |
4/22/2007 |
Sullivan, P. |
|
| WASL and High School Graduation Allows students in the classes of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 to graduate under certain conditions without a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) as a result of not passing the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in mathematics. Delays the requirement that students must pass the science WASL to 2014. Directs the State Board of Education to adopt end-of-course assessments in Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology, which become the new high school WASL for mathematics and science. Establishes the classes of students who will be the first classes required to pass the
new assessments for graduation purposes: class of 2013 for Algebra I; class of
2014 for both Algebra I and Geometry; and class of 2014 for Biology. Passed the state House of Representatives 83-15 on March 12. Bill appears to have awaiting consideration on the Senate floor, returned to House Rules for consideration in 2008. |
|
| HB 2355 |
|
Life science learning center |
H Education |
2/23/2007 |
Moeller |
|
| Life science learning centers Appropriates money from the general fund to an educational center located in Vancouver, WA Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| SHB 2361 |
HB 1399 |
Collective bargaining |
C 136 L 07 |
4/19/2007 |
Conway |
Neutral/Amendments |
| Staff Collective Bargaining HB 1399 Extends collective bargaining rights to managers and administrators who were previously exempt. WSU testified in the House Commerce and Labor Committee on Feb. 6. WSU expressed concerns that the bill adds high level managers to the collective bargaining process, something that is not allowed elsewhere in state government. This is a new bill with changes that address WSU's greatest concerns. Passed the state House of Representatives 75-22 on March 10. Passed the state Senate 38-10 on April 6. Bill has been signed into law by the governor April 19. Effective 90 days after adjournment. |
|
| SHB 2366 |
|
State facility planning |
Del to Gov |
4/20/2007 |
Dunshee |
Concerns |
| Oversight & Financial Analysis of State Agency Capital Decisions OFM must design and implement a modified predesign process for space requests to lease, purchase, or build facilities for new state programs, expanded programs, or the relocation of programs including the consolidation of multiple state agency tenants into one facility. This legislation is supported by the state Office of Financial Management Passed the state House of Representatives 95-0 on March 14.Passed the state Senate 46-0 on April 13. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
|
| HB 2375 |
|
Performance agreements |
H Hi Ed |
3/1/2007 |
Jarrett |
|
| Performance agreements Provide for "performance agreements," an agreement reached between the state and the governing board of an institution of higher education, or in the case of community or technical colleges the state board for community and technical colleges, and approved by the Legislature. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| HB 2382 |
|
State trust land |
H Cap Budget |
3/13/2007 |
Fromhold |
Opposed |
| Leasing Public Lands This may adversely impact trust revenues. Leases to public agencies may be entered into by negotiations with the state Department of Natural Resources. The leases may allow for a lump sum payment for the entire term of the lease at the beginning of the lease. The department shall consider the appraised fair market value of the land minus the present value of the residual value of the land at the end of the lease in calculating the lump sum payment. Renewal terms for the leases must include provisions for calculating appropriate payments upon renewal. Bill appears to have died in the House Capital Budget Committee and was replaced by legislation that applies only to K-12 trusts. |
|
| SHJR 4215 |
SJR 8220 |
Prohibition on investment |
H Filed Sec/St |
4/18/2007 |
Kenney |
Support |
| By request of Washington State University. This is a proposed constitutional amendment that will permit the state investment board to buy stocks or equities for investment of funds derived from university trust land revenues. Currently, the State Investment Board is limited to government bonds. This legislation is intended to benefit the state's six baccalaureate institutions. It extend the authority to them that has been granted to K-12, the state pension funds, Labor and Industries funds, and university permanent funds in many other states. The proposal was heard Feb. 8 in the House Capital Budget Committee. State Treasurer Mike Murphy supported the concept. The bill was amended in the House Capital Budget Committee on Feb. 22 and passed out with amendments supported by WSU and the state Treasurer. Bill passed the state House of Representatives 92-2 on March 8. The Senate passed the bill 45-0 on April 11. The measure gained the necessary two-thirds positive vote of each house to be on the November ballot. It has been filed with the Secretary of State. |
|
| HJR 4222 |
|
Eminent domain |
H Judiciary |
2/7/2007 |
Rodne |
|
| Eminent Domain Limits Private property shall not be taken for private use, except solely for private ways of necessity, and for drains, flumes, or ditches on or across the lands of others for agricultural, domestic, or sanitary purposes; otherwise, private property shall be taken only for a stated public use and no greater interest shall be taken than is necessary to accomplish the stated public use. Public use shall mean only the actual possession, occupation, and use of the property by the general public or by a governmental entity, or the use of land for the creation or functioning of public utilities or common carriers such as railroads, utilities, or toll roads. Public use shall not be equated with and shall not be construed to mean public purpose, public interest, or public benefit, such as promoting economic development, creating jobs, improving the tax base, or enhancing tax revenues by building, expanding, or upgrading private retail, commercial, industrial, or residential establishments. All grants and exercise of the power of eminent domain shall be strictly construed and incidental private uses are prohibited. Bill appears to have died in the policy committee. |
|
| HR 4658 |
|
V. Lane Rawlins |
H Adopted |
4/12/2007 |
Hunt |
Strongly Support |
| Resolution honoring President V. Lane Rawlins. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the leadership of V. Lane Rawlins in promoting a "World Class Education, Face to Face" at Washington State University; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the outstanding statewide advances in higher education and student potential as a result of V. Lane Rawlins' term as president of Washington State University; Sponsored by Rep. Sam Hunt, D-Olympia. Other cosponsors were: Buri, Williams, Newhouse, Jarrett, Hailey, Wood, Wallace, Sells, Walsh, Kenney, Chase, Lovick, P. Sullivan, Takko, Ericks, Clibborn, Fromhold, VanDeWege, Linville, Haler, Moeller, Morrell, McIntire, Conway, Hasegawa, McCoy, Warnick, Darneille Resolution adoped on a voice vote by the state House of Representatives April 12. |
|
| HR 4661 |
|
WSU men's basketball team |
H Adopted |
4/14/2007 |
Hunt |
Strongly Support |
| Resolution Honoring WSU Coach Tony Bennett NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the outstanding success of the Washington State University men's basketball team for its success on the court and in the classroom during the 2007 season; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate Head CoachTony Bennett for his leadership in driving the Washington State University men's basketball team to success and for his numerous honors as National Coach of the Year. Sponsored by State Rep. Sam Hunt, D-Olympia. Other cosponsors were Reps. Newhouse, Williams, Buri, Ericks, VanDeWege, Wood, Moeller, Jarrett, Hailey, Warnick. Resolution adoped on a voice vote by the state House of Representatives April 14. |
|
| SSB 5002 |
HB 1454 |
Tuition waivers |
Del to Gov |
4/18/2007 |
Hewitt |
Concerns |
| Disabled Veterans Waiver Bill This is a mandatory waiver. Higher education institutions may continue to reduce all or a portion of tuition for
military or naval veterans who did not serve on foreign soils or in international waters. State higher education institutions must waive all tuition and fees for the children and spouses of eligible veterans or National Guard members who died, are permanently and totally disabled, are missing in action, or are prisoners of war. To be eligible, a child must be a Washington domicilary between the age of 17 and 26. A surviving spouse, to be eligible, must be a Washington domiciliary, it must have been 10 years or less since the loss, and must not have remarried. Each recipient's continued eligibility is subject to the school's satisfactory progress policy. Bill passed the state Senate 48-0 on Feb. 2. Passed the state House of Representative 98-0 on April 5. The Senate voted 47-0 to concur with the Senate amendments on April 14. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
|
| SSB 5013 |
|
Tuition increase authority |
S Ways & Means |
2/22/2007 |
Schoesler |
Concerns |
| Schoesler 5.5 % Tuition Bill Tuition increases for resident undergraduate students are limited to 5.5 percent per year. Institutions retain the authority to set graduate student his analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. The 2/3 vote requirement to change tuition rate increases is eliminated. Per student funding goals are established. The bill has passed the Senate Higher Education Committee and is in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. Bill appears to have died in the Senate
policy committee. |
|
| SSB 5020 |
|
Part-time college faculty |
S Ways & Means |
2/28/2007 |
Jacobsen |
Opposed |
| Part-time faculty salary schedule This bill would require CTC's to have only one salary schedule and one increment schedule for all faculty. The bill appears to extend issues to the four-year universities. It passed out of the Senate Labor Committee Feb. 27 and is now in Ways & Means. WSU seeks an amendment to get the research universities out of the bill. Bill appears to have died in the Senate
Ways & Means Committee. |
|
| SSB 5032 |
HB 1049 |
Vancouver historic reserve |
C 138 L 07 |
4/20/2007 |
Pridemore |
|
| Vancouver historic reserve The Legislature affirms that the state is a partner in the Reserve and will take an
active role in supporting the protection, preservation, interpretation, and rehabilitation of the
Reserve. The Washington State Historical Society is the state's designated partner
representative for the Reserve. The State Historical Society is directed to participate in coordination meetings and in the development of plans and policies associated with the Reserve, partner with Washington State University and other agencies to manage the Center for Columbia River History, to develop and submit operating and capital budget requests, and to oversee the management of all funds appropriated by the state for the Reserve. Passed the state Senate 47-0 on Feb. 28. Passed the state House 94-0 on April 6. Bill was signed into law by the governor on April 20. Bill would be effective 90 days after adjournment. (WSU fiscal note prepared, No impact.) |
|
| ESSB 5040 |
|
Survivors' endowed schlr |
S Rules 3 |
4/22/2007 |
Eide |
|
| The legislature further intends to assist the families of such veterans by providing an endowed scholarship for postsecondary education to the veterans' surviving
children and spouses.Bill passed the state Senate 42-0 on Feb. 16. Bill appears to have died in the House Appropriations Committee, returned to Senate Rules for consideration in 2008. |
|
| 2SSB 5090 |
HB 1091 |
Innovation partnership zones |
S Rules 3 |
4/22/2007 |
Kastama |
Support |
| Star Researchers This is a rewrite of the governor's "innovation zone" bill (HB 1091) with the addition of "Star Researchers." With the Star program, The Economic Development Commission is to work with the HEC Board and research institutions to: (1) develop a plan for recruitment of ten significant entrepreneurial researchers over the next ten years to lead innovation research teams—the HEC Board is to implement the plan; and (2) develop comprehensive entrepreneurial programs at research institutions to accelerate the commercialization process. The program is seen as a way to secure funding for a Bioproducts lead researcher for WSU. Bill was amended as a 2nd Substitute Bill in Ways & Means Bill passed the state Senate 48-0 on March 7 without an appropriation but $4.5 million is funded in the Senate budget bill. (Budget Note No. 28, DCTED) There was an appropriation in the conference budget bill. Bill appears to have died in the House Rules Committee, returned to the Senate for consideration in 2008. |
|
| 2SSB 5092 |
HB 1178 |
Associate development org |
C 249 L 07 |
5/1/2007 |
Marr |
|
| Associate Development Organizations The Department of Community and Trade and Economic Development's obligations to establish service delivery regions and contract for surveys and coordination of technical assistance are eliminated. ADO contracts will require the delivery of direct assistance to companies needing support to survive, expand, or relocate. The contracts will also require support for regional economic research and regional planning efforts to implement economic development strategies. Passed the state Senate 49-0 on March 7. Passed the state House 97-1 on April 9. Senate concurred with the House amendments. Bill has passed both houses and was delivered to the governor. (WSU fiscal note prepared, no fiscal impact.) |
|
| E2SSB 5098 |
|
Opportunities scholarship |
Del to Gov |
4/18/2007 |
Rockefeller |
|
| The Washington College Bound Scholarship is created.(Formerly the opportunities scholarship.) Eligible students are
students who are eligible for free- or reduced-price lunch. Eligible students are notified of their eligibility for the scholarship in 7th grade. Home schooled students are eligible for the scholarship program. To be awarded the scholarship an eligible student must pledge, during their 7th or 8th grade years, that they will: (1) graduate from high school; (2) graduate with a C average; and (3) not have any felony convictions. To receive the scholarship, the student must have kept the pledge, must have a family income at high school graduation below 65 percent of the state median, and must be a resident student.The scholarship is equal to the difference between the cost of the student's tuition and fees at a public college or university, plus $500 for books and materials minus the value of any other state financial aid received for those items. The maximum award is for four years. An eligible student's family income is assessed upon graduation and if the family income exceeds 50 percent of the median family income, but does not exceed 100 percent of the state median family income, the student receives a prorated scholarship. The first scholarships are awarded to students graduating in 2012. Bill passed the state Senate 46-0 on March 13. Passed the state House of Representatives 78-20 on April 10. Senate concurred with the House amendments 45-0 on April 16. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
|
| SSB 5101 |
|
Higher education waivers |
Del to Gov |
4/18/2007 |
Hobbs |
Concerns |
| Teacher high demand waivers Teachers and certificated instructional staff at public common schools and vocational schools are included within the definition of "state employees" for purposes of college tuition waivers for state employees. In order to be eligible for a tuition waiver, the teacher or staff must hold, or be
seeking, a valid endorsement and assignment in a state-identified shortage area. Bill passed the state Senate 43-0 on March 6. Passed the state House of Representative 97-0 on April 5. Senate concurred with the House amendments 45-0 on April 16. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
|
| SB 5105 |
|
College in high school prog |
S EL/K-12 Educ |
1/10/2007 |
McAuliffe |
|
| Directs the superintendent of public instruction, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the public baccalaureate institutions to jointly develop and adopt rules governing the college in the high school program. The rules shall be written to encourage the maximum use of the program and shall not narrow or limit the enrollment options. Bill appears to have died in the Senate
policy committee. |
|
| SB 5139 |
HB 1128 |
Operating sup budget 2005-07 |
S Ways & Means |
1/11/2007 |
Prentice |
|
| Governor's Supplemental Operating Budget Bill This is a budget proposal to revise the current biennial budget. WSU had requests in this budget but did not receive any additional funding. WSU had sought funding for increased utility costs that totalled $3.2 million. Supplemental budget is addressed by the Legislature in the biennial budget, House Bill 1128. |
|
| SB 5140 |
HB 1128 |
Operating budget 2007-09 |
S Ways & Means |
1/11/2007 |
Prentice |
Support |
| Governor's Operating Budget Bill The 2007-2009 biennial budget proposed by Gov. Christine Gregoire would deliver Washington State University its best operating budget package in years. The operating budget proposal funds 640 more students at all WSU campuses, creates new Spokane opportunities for 85 dental, nursing, and medical students, provides more freshmen at WSU Tri-Cities and WSU Vancouver, improves funding for agricultural experiment stations, and funds the research partnership in alternatives to petroleum fuels with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Adjusted for carry-forward costs, the operating budget proposal would represent a 12.5 percent increase in the university’s state-funded operating budget. It caps student tuition increases at 7 percent per year and keeps tuition revenues for use at the student’s institution.. Biennial Operating budget is addressed by the Legislature in House Bill 1128. |
|
| 2SSB 5155 |
HB 1131 |
Passport to college program |
S Rules X |
3/21/2007 |
Kilmer |
|
| Creates the passport to college
promise program that will have two primary components, as
follows: (1) Significantly increasing outreach to foster care youth between the ages of fourteen and eighteen regarding the higher education opportunities available to them, how to apply to college, and how to apply for and obtain financial aid; and
(2) Providing financial aid to former foster care youth to ensure that the costs of their public undergraduate college education are paid for. Creates the passport to college promise program. The purpose of the program is: (1) To encourage current and former foster care youth to prepare for, attend, and successfully
complete higher education; and (2) To provide current and former foster care youth with the educational planning, information, institutional support, and direct financial See House Bill 1131 |
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| SB 5156 |
HB 1092 |
Capital budget |
S Ways & Means |
1/11/2007 |
Fraser |
Support |
| The Governor's Capital Construction Budget The governor's capital budget would give WSU the most construction dollars in history. Topping Gregoire’s $176 million WSU construction budget proposal is $58 million to complete the four-story Life Sciences Building in Pullman to house researchers in National Institute of Health-sponsored projects. It funds a pedestrian mall and utility improvements that is now Library Road on the Pullman Campus. While the operating proposal funds 375 more lower-division enrollments for WSU Vancouver, the capital construction budget provides $24.35 million for an undergraduate classroom building at that campus.. The capital construction budget is addressed by the Legislature in House Bill 1092. |
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| SSB 5248 |
HB 1167 |
Agricultural lands |
Del to Gov |
4/19/2007 |
Hatfield |
Neutral |
| Agriculture & Critical Area Ordinances The House version of this bill specifies that subject to the availability of amount appropriated for this specific purpose, the William D. Ruckelshaus Center must conduct an examination of the conflicts between agricultural activities and critical area ordinances. The examination required by this section must commence by July 1, 2007. Bill passed the state Senate 32-17 on March 4. Passed the state House of Representative 82-15 on April 13. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| SSB 5280 |
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Military scholarships |
S Rules X |
3/21/2007 |
Jacobsen |
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| Creating an educational opportunity for military families, by a military scholars program. Bill appears to have died for this session in the Senate Rules Committee. |
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| SSB 5289 |
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Veteran-owned businesses |
S Ways & Means |
2/26/2007 |
Kilmer |
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| Veteran-owned businesses. A statewide program is created to increase state procurement contracts with veteran-owned businesses, which are defined as businesses at least 51 percent-owned and controlled by a veteran. Bill appears to be at risk in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. |
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| SB 5322 |
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Institution of higher edu |
S Ways & Means |
2/6/2007 |
Berkey |
Neutral |
| Everett-area Polytechnical Institution The Office of Financial Management (OFM) must assess options and make a recommendation on alternative sites and secure purchase options for an institution of higher education in the Snohomish, Island or Skagit County region. Possible sites will be identified using the following criteria: (1) meeting the unmet baccalaureate needs in the region; (2) accessibility from existing and planned transportation infrastructure; (3) availability of land in Everett, Marysville, and the north Snohomish County; (4) whether the parcel size allows flexibility for future growth; (5) costs of land acquisition; (6) whether the land is impacted by environmental hazards; and (7) meeting the objectives of the master business plan. The OFM must develop specific operational and management plans needed to establish a institution offering comprehensive, four-year programs with a polytechnical focus that addresses regional demographic pressures and workforce needs. The OFM must coordinate with the local community. The OFM must contract with an outside neutral consultant for this effort. Recommendations
are reported to the Governor and the appropriate committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives by December 1, 2007. Bill appears to have died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Can be considered in 2008. |
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| SB 5327 |
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Higher edu tuition and fees |
S Higher Educ |
1/17/2007 |
Jacobsen |
Concerns |
| The University of Washington is authorized to establish its own building
fee. The fee is determined annually. Bill appears to have died in the Senate
policy committee. |
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| SSB 5340 |
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Definition of disability |
Del to Gov |
4/22/2007 |
Kline |
Concerns |
| Defining disability "Disability" is defined as a sensory, mental, or physical impairment that is medically cognizable or diagnosable, or exists as a record or history, or is perceived to exist, whether or not it actually exists. The "disability" exists whether it is temporary or permanent, mitigated or unmitigated, or whether it limits the ability to work or engage in any other activity. Bill passed the state Senate 42-6 on March 8. Passed the state House of Representatives 66-32 on April 10. The Senate refused to concur with the House amendments on April 16. Amended on the House floor and re-passed 62-35 on April 18. Senate concurred with the House amendments 46-2 on April 20. Bill has passed both houses and is headed to the governor. |
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| SSB 5369 |
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Scholarship/math & science |
S Ways & Means |
2/9/2007 |
Shin |
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| Math & Science Conditional Scholarship The qualified conditional scholarship program is created. Resident students may be eligible if they are registered for at least six credit hours, have at least a 3.0 grade point average at an institution of higher education, and have declared a major in mathematics, engineering, a physical science, or a natural science. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) publicizes and administers the program. Bill appears to have died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. |
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| ESSB 5372 |
HB 1374 |
Puget Sound partnership |
Del to Gov |
4/22/2007 |
Rockefeller |
Neutral |
| Puget Sound Creates a new Puget Sound governance entity, the Puget Sound Partnership, as an
independent state agency with powers transferred from the Puget Sound Action Team, which is abolished. The Partnership, led by a Leadership Council and Executive Director appointed by the Governor, will adopt and implement an overall 2020 Plan, designed to attain a healthy Puget Sound by 2020, and a biennially-updated Action Agenda. The Partnership will be advised by a science advisory panel and groups compiling Sound-wide and regional plans. The legislature intends for all governmental entities to act in conformance with the 2020 Plan and Action Agenda. The Partnership will periodically issue reports regarding its progress. The Washington Academy of Sciences (UW-WSU) will screen nominations to the Puget Sound Science Panel and report its findings to the Council. Fiscal impact to WSU is expected to be about $60,000 per biennium. SECTION 9: Creates the Puget Sound Science Panel, whose membership is nominated by the Washington Academy of Sciences and could include representatives from Higher Education. SECTION 20: Directs the Washington Academy of Sciences to conduct an assessment of basin-wide restoration progress including, but not be limited to, a determination of the extent to which implementation of the action agenda is making progress toward the action agenda goals, and a determination of whether the environmental indicators and benchmarks included in the action agenda accurately measure and reflect progress toward the action agenda goals.
Bill passed the state Senate 41-5 on March 10. Passed the state House of Representatives 86-12 on April 10. Senate concurred with the House amendments 43-4 on April 20. Bill has passed both houses and is delivered to the governor. |
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| SB 5384 |
HB 1398 |
U of W and WSU |
S Rules 3 |
4/22/2007 |
Fraser |
Support |
| UW-WSU Bond Bill Expands the University of Washington's and Washington State University's local borrowing authority by allowing the universities to bond against all nonappropriated funds. The authority of the University of Washington and Washington State University to issue bonds is expanded to any university purpose. Any nonappropriated funds may be obligated for the repayment of such bonds. This debt will not count against the state's constitutional
debt limit and will not be backed by the full faith and credit of the state. The universities must report annually to the appropriate committees of the Legislature and the State Treasurer on the use of this bonding authority.
Language was removed that required bonds to be rated no lower than the lowest subcategory of the single "A" rating category by at least one nationally recognized credit rating agency. The scope of the annual reporting requirement was expanded to include additional summary level information.WSU testified for the legislation in the Senate Ways & Means Committee Jan. 31. Bill passed the state Senate 46-0 March 7. House Bill 1398 was the successful vehicle for this legislation. |
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| ESB 5385 |
EHB 1436 |
Student loan revenue bonds |
C 36 L 07 |
4/13/2007 |
Shin |
Neutral |
| State Student Loans The Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority is authorized to originate and purchase educational loans and to issue student loan revenue bonds. The intention is to replace the "Student Loan Finance Authority,": which was sold to Sallie Mae. The Authority has the power to form non-profit special purpose corporations or may contract with non-profit corporations to accomplish these purposes. State educational loans are not guaranteed by the state and the proceeds from loan repayment may be used to make required payments to bondholders. It still takes four of the seven members to constitute a quorum at meetings of the Authority. However, members who participate by a means of communication that allows all members to hear each other during a meeting are deemed to be present in person at the meeting for all purposes. Bill passed the state Senate 49-0 on March 7. Passed the House 97-0 on April 3. Signed into law by the governor on April 13. Effective July 22, 2007. |
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| SSB 5387 |
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Commercialization of tech |
S Rules 3 |
4/22/2007 |
Kastama |
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| In conjunction with public universities and colleges and private and federal research laboratories in the state; develop and disseminate a guide to the technology
commercialization process in general and the particular commercialization assistance available from research and academic institutions in the state. Bill passed the state Senate 47-0 on March 13 Bill appears to have died in the House Appropriations Committee, returned to the Senate for consideration in 2008. |
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| SB 5410 |
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Postsecondary opportunities |
S Ways & Means |
2/22/2007 |
Berkey |
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| Requires the college board, in partnership with business, labor, and the workforce training and education coordinating board, to: (1) Identify job specific training programs offered by qualified postsecondary institutions that lead to a credential, certificate, or degree in high demand occupations, which are occupations where employer demand for workers… Bill appears to have died in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. |
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| SB 5411 |
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State need grant |
S Ways & Means |
2/6/2007 |
Delvin |
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| Prorated Need Grants Students with family incomes less than or
equal to 50 percent of the state's median family income still receive the maximum award and students whose incomes are greater than 50 percent, but less than or equal to 65 percent, of the state's median family income still receive 75 percent of the maximum award. Students whose incomes are greater than 65 percent, but less than or equal to 75 percent of the state's median family income receive a 50 percent of the maximum award, and students whose incomes are greater than 75 percent, but less than or equal to 85 percent, of the state's median family income receive 25 percent of the maximum award. If the student's income exceeds 85 percent of the state's median family income, he or she is not eligible for a State Need Grant. Bill appears to have died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. |
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| SSB 5420 |
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Public agencies' web sites |
S Rules X |
3/21/2007 |
Roach |
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| Every public agency that owns or maintains a public internet web site shall post to it all ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, orders, and directives adopted by its governing body within five business days of adoption. The minutes of all regular and
special meetings of the governing body of every public agency that owns or maintains such a web site shall also be posted within five business days of the meetings. Bill appears to have died in the Senate Rules Committee. |
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| SSB 5442 |
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Tuition waivers for veterans |
S Rules X |
3/21/2007 |
Hobbs |
Neutral/Amendment |
| Veterans Waiver Bill Washington public institutions of higher education must waive all tuition and fees for eligible medal recipients; children and spouses of eligible veterans or National Guard members who become totally disabled while on active duty or are determined to be a prisoner of war or missing in action; and children and spouses of eligible veterans or National Guard members who lost their life while on active duty. Spouses are not eligible for the waiver if they remarry. An "eligible medal recipient" is defined as a Washington domiciliary who is on active duty or honorably discharged, who has resided in the state for at least one year, and who has been awarded the Afghanistan campaign medal, Iraq campaign medal, or
the global war on terror expeditionary medal. Bill appears to have died this year in the Senate Rules Committee. |
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| SB 5462 |
HB 1045 |
Board of natural resources |
S NR/Ocean/Rec |
1/19/2007 |
Jacobsen |
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| 30 Percent DNR Fees Extends for 10 years the ability of the Board of Natural Resources to 30 percent of the proceeds earned from transactions on state lands. See House Bill 1045. |
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| SSB 5476 |
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Mentoring prog for students |
S Ways & Means |
2/9/2007 |
Shin |
Support |
| Campus Compact Bill The Washington Association of Campus |
