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WSU 2008 Bill List
Feb. 18, 2008
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Bill No* Companion
Bills*		 Title Status Status
Date		 Original
Sponsor		 Recomnd.
Position
HB 2295 SB 5978 Olympic & Kitsap higher edu H Approp 2/28/2007 Seaquist  
Bill appears to be in trouble in the House Appropriations Committee. 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.
HB 2432 SB 6187 Food animal veterinarians H Hi Ed 1/14/2008 Haigh  
See S.B. 6187. Establishes a food animal (including poultry, cattle, swine, and sheep) veterinarian conditional scholarship for eligible Washington State University (WSU) veterinary students who declare an intention to practice in Washington with an emphasis in food animal medicine. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 am on January 24, 2008.
2SHB 2507   Higher edu institutions H Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 O'Brien  
Passed the state House of Representatives and under consideration by the Senate. Expands the statewide first responder building mapping information system to higher education facilities; In consultation with the council of presidents, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall study the addition of four-year institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 to the statewide first responder building mapping information system as provided under RCW 36.28A.060. The study shall: (a) Determine the costs of adding the four-year institutions to the mapping system; (b) Estimate the timelines to complete the project; and evaluate the potential risks associated with each building on all campuses and make a priority ordering recommendations as to which buildings should be mapped first, if resources are not available to map all of the buildings. The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall submit a report to the governor and the legislature by October 1, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM on January 17, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2008. Referred to Capital Budget on January 29, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 6:00 PM on February 4, 2008. Executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on February 6, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:00 AM and passed to Rules Committee for a second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 14, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted. Placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008.
SHB 2521   Mapping computer resources H Approp 1/24/2008 Hudgins  
Bill appears to be in trouble in the House Appropriations Committee. Requires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to conduct a detailed study of the telecommunications infrastructure owned, licensed, or otherwise controlled by public entities in the state. Requires the UTC to conduct a detailed survey of the retail availability of wireline, wireless, and fixed-wireless broadband in the state. Requires the UTC to compile a database and web page listing of all the free wireless internet services that are publicly available in the state. Requires the UTC to create a web directory of facilities providing community technology programs in the state. Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 10:00 AM on January 15, 2007. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 10:00 AM on January 22, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on January 24, 2008.
HB 2548   UW at Everett H 2nd Reading 2/14/2008 Dunshee  
Awaiting a vote on the House floor. A third UW branch campus, the University of Washington North Sound, shall be located in Everett. At the University of Washington North Sound, a top priority is expansion of upper division capacity for transfer students and graduate capacity and programs in high demand programs with a particular focus on science, technology, and engineering. The campus may offer lower division courses linked to specific majors in fields not addressed at local community colleges. In addition to offering lower division courses linked to specific majors as provided in this subsection, the campus may also directly admit freshmen and sophomores gradually and deliberately in accordance with the campus plan to be submitted to the higher education coordinating board. The campus shall admit students through coadmission or coenrollment agreements with a community college emphasizing access for transfer students codeveloped by the University of Washington and the state board for community and technical colleges. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. Referred to Appropriations on February 5, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 11, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 14, 2008.
HB 2574   Personal info encryption H Tech/En/Com 1/14/2008 Moeller  
Bill appears to be in trouble in the House Technology & Energy Committee. Any person or business that conducts business in the state must use encryption to secure personal information if the person or business is transmitting or storing personal information on a computer server that is primarily accessed through either: (1) a direct connection to the internet; or (2) a computer network that is primarily accessed over the internet. This encryption requirement does not apply to personal information transmitted or stored on a closed network or a virtual private network. A person or business is deemed in compliance with this bill if the person or business uses encryption practices that are generally accepted in the industry. A violation of the existing security breach law or this bill is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. The Department of Information Services must adopt rules to implement this bill. Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 10:00am on January 22, 2008.
SHB 2582   Higher edu child care S Higher Educ 2/15/2008 Roberts Support
Student Child Care Bill Bill has passed the House and is under consideration by the Senate. For many students, the lack of affordable, accessible, quality child care on or in close proximity to colleges and universities is a barrier to their completion of their higher education goals. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to develop and support policies that, to the extent possible, both leverage existing resources and maximize educational outcomes by supporting affordable, accessible, and quality child care programs. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 16, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on January 29, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM on February 6, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 11, 2008. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008.
2SHB 2591   Higher education data H Rules R 2/11/2008 Wallace  
Dashboard Bill HB 2591 that directs the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to work with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and the institutions to create a "dashboard" that presents various types of institution-specific information, on the institution's home page, in a way that is easily accessible to the public. The home page must also include a link to the HECB's website to facilitate access to the dashboards of other institutions. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 17, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 29, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action on February 5, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 11, 2008.
EHB 2613   State facility cleaning S Wtr/Ener/Tel 2/16/2008 Simpson  
Bill appears to be in trouble in the House Technology & Energy Committee. Requires all state agencies that purchase cleaning products or services to ensure that cleaning products have properties that minimize potential impacts to human health and the environment consistent with maintenance of the effectiveness of these products for the protection of public health and safety. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health at 8:00 AM on January 15, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on January 17, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on January 29, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 6, 2008. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Placed on Third Reading on February 14, 2008. Referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications on February 16, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 1:30 PM on February 22, 2008.
EHB 2641   Edu performance agreements S Higher Educ 2/15/2008 Jarrett Support
Performance Contracts Bill has passed the House and is under consideration by the Senate. Originally introduced as a pilot for UW and WWU, it now has been amended on the House floor to apply to all institutions. Beginning in 2008, performance agreements are pilot-tested with the public four-year institutions of higher education over a six-year period. The purpose of the performance agreements is to develop and communicate a six-year plan developed jointly by state policymakers and an institution of higher education that aligns goals, priorities, desired outcomes, flexibility, institutional mission, accountability, and levels of resources. The minimum elements of each performance agreement are: (1) indicators that measure outcomes concerning cost, quality, timeliness of student progress, and articulation between and within K-12 and higher education; (2) benchmarks and goals for long-term degree production, including discrete particular fields of study; (3) the level of resources to meet the performance outcomes, benchmarks, and goals subject to legislative appropriation; (4) links to role, mission, strategic plan of the institution, and the HECB master plan; and (5) the prioritization of four-year institution capital budget projects by the Office of Financial Management. Public hearing in front of the House Higher Education Committee on Jan. 17, 10 a.m. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 5, 2008. WSU has requested an amendment to be included. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 12, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments and floor amendment(s) also adopted and placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. Referred to Higher Education on February 15, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008.
HB 2646 SB 6639 Bereavement leave H Hi Ed 1/15/2008 Wallace  
Requires bereavement leave for employees of 4-year institutions of higher education. Bereavement leave shall be allowed for all academic, administrative, classified, and exempt employees for each death in the immediate family. This leave time is not to exceed five days with pay. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2008.
SHB 2648 SB 6328 Campus safety and security H Approp 2/5/2008 Wallace  
Enhancing campus safety and security. Requires all institutions of higher education with commissioned police forces to report to Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, on a monthly basis, regarding crime statistics for the Washington State Uniform crime report. Institutions of higher education without a commissioned police force shall report crime statistics through local law enforcement agencies. An annual report of compiled statistics is to be distributed and made available to the public. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 23, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 31, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. Referred to Appropriations on February 5, 2008.
HB 2687 SB 6378 Operating budget H Approp 1/15/2008 Sommers  
Make appropriations from General Fund to the Pension Funding Stabilization Acct. Moneys in the account shall be for the exclusive use of the specified retirement systems and invested by the State Investment Board pursuant to RCW 43.33A.030 and RCW 43.33A.170. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriation at 3:30pm on January 16 and 17, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM on February 20, 2008. Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM on February 21, 2008.
HB 2765 SB 6461 Capital budget H Cap Budget 1/16/2008 Fromhold  
Makes 2008 supplemental capital appropriations. Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on January 29, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on February 22, 2008.
HB 2782   College in the high schools H Education 1/16/2008 Wallace  
Establishes the college in the high school program as a statewide option for high school students. Requires 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.
E2SHB 2783   Edu transfer/articulation S Higher Educ 2/15/2008 Wallace Concerns
Requires the higher education coordinating board to convene a work group of representatives from the state board for community and technical colleges, the council of presidents, and two-year and four-year institutions of higher education to develop a list of rights guaranteed to students who have earned a transfer associate degree under the direct transfer agreement. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30pm on January 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on January 29, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 11, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted. Placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE:Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008.
2SHB 2797 SB 6580 Climate change impacts H Rules R 2/12/2008 Simpson  
Mitigates the impacts of climate change through the growth management act. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM on January 25, 2007. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM on February 1, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 5, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 11, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008.
E2SHB 2798 SB 6483 Healthy kids/communities S Ag/Rural/Dev 2/15/2008 Pettigrew  
Creates a farm-to-school program within the department of agriculture to facilitate increased procurement of Washington grown foods by the common schools. Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at 10:00am on January 24, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 4, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 Amon February 11, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 12, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Developmentas of February 15, 2008.
HB 2806   Veterans/hiring preferences H SGTribalAff 1/16/2008 Schual-Berke  
Gives hiring preferences to children of deceased veterans and to children of veterans with disabilities. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM on January 25, 2008.
HB 2814 SB 6352 Institution of higher edu H Hi Ed 1/16/2008 Quall  
Provides criteria for the siting of an institution of higher education in the north Puget Sound region. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008.
E2SHB 2826 SB 6377 Career and technical edu S EL/K-12 Educ 2/15/2008 Priest  
Seeking to increase the quality and rigor of secondary career and technical education, improve links to postsecondary education, encourage and facilitate academic instruction through career and technical courses, and expand access to and awareness of the opportunities offered by high quality career and technical education. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM on January 25, 2008. Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM on February 1, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 5, 3008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 11, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 12, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted. Placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education as of February 15, 2008.
HB 2843   Ballot drop-off sites H Rules R 2/5/2008 Upthegrove  
Requiring ballot drop-off sites at institutions of higher education. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 10:00 AM on January 29, 2008. Executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM on January 30, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM on February 1, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 5, 2008.
SHB 2917 SB 6698 Voter registration and info H 2nd Reading 2/15/2008 Upthegrove  
Requires institutions of higher education to: (1) Put in place a prompt and link to the secretary of state's voter registration web site; (2) Make voter registration forms available in places of prominence within the premises of each campus; (3) In consultation with the secretary of state and the student government association, or its equivalent, develop and implement policies regarding distribution of voter registration forms to students at the beginning of each term and in campus housing facilities; and (4) Collaborate with the student government association, or its equivalent, to conduct nonpartisan voter information activities, which may include voter registration, candidate debates, and issue forums. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 10:00 AM on January 29, 2008. Executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 10:00 AM on February 5, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review on February 6, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 11, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 15, 2008.
SHB 2933   Prior learning work group H Rules R 2/11/2008 Wallace  
Creating a work group to assess prior learning at institutions of higher education. The HECB convenes a workgroup to examine current institutional policies and practices for awarding credit for prior learning. The group must make recommendation on the applicability of prior learning credits toward general education requirements and the proportion of academic and workforce degrees that can be comprised of prior learning credit. The work group is directed to consider guidelines from CAEL and NWCCU in their analysis. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30pm on January 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on January 29, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 5, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 11, 2008.
HB 2945   Companion animals H Judiciary 1/18/2008 Linville Concerns
Creates a cause of action and provides remedies for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal. Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM on February 1, 2008.
HB 2948   Full-time/emeritus faculty H Hi Ed 1/18/2008 Wallace No Position
Providing for a full-time or emeritus faculty member on the governing boards of state colleges and universities. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00am on January 24, 2008.
SHB 2963 SB 6737 WSU collective bargaining H Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Conway Amendments Requested
WSU Student Collective Bargaining Bill Authorizing collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs. Public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 2:30pm on January 25, 2008. WSU signed in with some concerns and has requested friendly amendments to the bill. The amendments would exclude bargaining on academic issues and limit the bill to graduate & professional students. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 6:00 PM on February 4, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 5, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 3:30 PM on February 7, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 11, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 14, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008.
HB 2987 SB 6588 School accumulated leave H Education 1/18/2008 Wallace  
Authorizing the transfer of accumulated leave between the common school and higher education systems.
HB 2997   Higher edu accountability H Hi Ed 1/21/2008 Anderson  
Requires that the education data center shall implement a common student identification number used within K-12 and higher education to track outcomes within all of higher education and between K-12 and higher education. Also requires that the higher education coordinating board shall develop a consumer report card that provides data for educational consumers to assess educational quality. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008.
HB 3021 SB 6657 Salary bonuses H Approp 1/21/2008 Conway  
Includes salary bonuses for individuals certified by the national board for professional teaching standards as earnable compensation.
HB 3025 SB 6647 Higher edu retirement H 2nd Reading 2/15/2008 Fromhold  
Authorizes the higher education coordinating board to offer higher education annuities and retirement income plans. Scheduled for public hearing and executive action in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM on January 30, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 5, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 15, 2008.
EHB 3047   Higher edu course materials H Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Armstrong  
Requires disclosure of certain information relating to higher education course materials. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 5, 2008. Placed on second reading. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008.
SHB 3077   Leave pool programs H Approp 2/6/2008 Liias  
Allows employees may donate accrued leave to a fellow state employee who is suffering from or has a relative or household member suffering from an extraordinary or severe illness or impairment which may cause the employee to take leave without pay or terminate employment. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM on February 1, 2008. Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 10:00 AM on February 5, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 6, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 11, 2008.
HB 3100 SB 6262 Tuition incentive program H Hi Ed 1/22/2008 Darneille  
Creates an economic development and diversification tuition incentive program. The higher education coordinating board shall maintain a list of employers who are certified under this act to participate in the program. Public hearing and executive action in the House Committee on Insurance, and Financial Services & Consumer Protection at 8:00 AM on January 29, 2008. Placed on second reading on January 31, 2008.
HB 3105   WA st dept of energy H Tech/En/Com 1/22/2008 Anderson  
Sec. 15. states that the department shall contract with the Washington State University energy extension to provide research services as deemed necessary by the director. Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 10:00 AM on February 5, 2008.
2SHB 3129   College credit H Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Schmick  
Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to compile information about online learning programs for high school students to earn college credit and to place the information prominently on its web site. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM on February 1, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 6:00 PM on February 4, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on February 5, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 11, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 14, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008.
HB 3169   Essential academic learning H Education 1/23/2008 Haler  
Revises the essential academic learning requirements and statewide academic assessment system. Requires the state board of education to appoint academic standards panels comprised of exemplary educators from Washington and nationally and internationally recognized individuals with knowledge and expertise in student learning standards at various grade levels and in various subject areas, and by September 1, 2010, recommend significant revisions to the essential academic learning requirements and grade level expectations in reading, writing, mathematics, and science, to be adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.
HB 3195 SB 6821 Fish/wildlife info H SGTribalAff 1/24/2008 Blake  
Exempts information that the department of fish and wildlife has received or accessed but may not disclose due to confidentiality requirements in the Magnuson-Stevens fishery conservation and management reauthorization act of 2006 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1861(h)(3) and (i), and Sec. 1881a(b)) from public disclosure.
HB 3207 SB 6392 Educational advertising H Hi Ed 1/24/2008 Liias  
Requires the higher education coordinating board to contract with a private vendor to create a three-to five-year marketing plan to increase student interest in high-demand fields of study and to increase public awareness of high demand fields and degrees.
SHB 3212   Groups of students S EL/K-12 Educ 2/15/2008 Santos  
Provides best practices research and strategies for improving the academic success rate of students with disabilities. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 6:00 PM on February 4, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM on February 5, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 6, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 12, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. Referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on February 15, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008.
E2SHB 3216   Wave/tidal energy technology H Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Seaquist  
Requires the department of community, trade, and economic development and the energy facility site evaluation council to convene and cochair a work group to develop the Washington state center for excellence in hydrokinetic energy and develop a unique one-stop permit process for both wave power and tidal power projects. Scheduled for public hearing, executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, and Energy & Communications at 8:00 AM on January 25, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review on January 29, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review at 8:00 PM on February 5, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 11, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 14, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008.
HB 3258   PERS 3/SERS 3/TRS 3 H Approp 1/28/2008 Chase  
Provides, on January 1, 2009, and on January 1st of each year thereafter, the member account of a retired or terminated vested member meeting the requirements of this act shall be credited by an amount equal to ten dollars, which shall be increased by three percent per year rounded to the nearest cent, multiplied by the member's service credit total on August 31st of the previous year.
SHB 3263   Dual credit strategic plan H Rules R 2/11/2008 Wallace  
Requires the superintendent of public instruction to convene a work group that includes representatives from the state board for community and technical colleges, the public four-year institutions of higher education, the workforce training and education coordinating board, the higher education coordinating board, and the council of presidents to develop a strategic plan for statewide coordination of dual credit programs. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on February 5, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 11, 2008.
HB 3282   Plastic and styrofoam H Env Health 1/28/2008 Chase Pro/Concerns
Requires Washington State University to research and develop alternatives to petrochemical-based plastic and styrofoam. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Select Committee on Environmental Health at 1:30 PM on January 31, 2008.
HB 3285 SB 6675 Associate transfer degrees H Hi Ed 1/29/2008 Morrell  
Allows public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees.
HB 3288 SB 6849 Resident students H Hi Ed 1/29/2008 Hunter  
Concerns resident student classification at institutions of higher education.
SHB 3291 SB 6872 Community schools act H Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Kelley  
Provides capital grant funds for the development of community schools and to convert empty school buildings into community facilities. Grants may be used for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of facilities to assist with the implementation of this act. Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 6:00 PM on February 4, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:00 AM and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Also, 1st substitute bill was substituted on February 12, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on February 14, 2008. Placed on second reading. 1st substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008.
HB 3304   Enrollment targets H Hi Ed 1/29/2008 Sullivan  
Declares that each full-time equivalent college student enrolled under RCW 28A.600.310 must be counted by the institution of higher education as four-tenths of one fulltime equivalent for the purpose of determining enrollment targets.
SHB 3305   Family leave insurance H 2nd Reading 2/15/2008 Dickerson  
Implements the family leave insurance program, but only with respect to designating agencies to administer and enforce the program, adopting government efficiencies to improve program administration and reduce program costs, tracking and mitigating any impacts on the unemployment compensation system, addressing the manner in which leave is coordinated, and implementing other task force recommendations. Public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 6:00 PM on January 29, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 8:00 AM on January 31, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 5, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 11, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 15, 2008.
E2SHB 3306   Electronic learning S Higher Educ 2/15/2008 Wallace Amendment Requested
Requires the state board for community and technical colleges to convene a work group that includes representative from the workforce training and education coordinating board, the prosperity partnership, the technology alliance, the Washington online campus of the state board for community and technical colleges, a private career or vocational school, a four-year public institution of higher education, the council of faculty representatives, and a community or technical college student to take actions related to electronic learning listed in the act. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on February 5, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 11, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 12, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008.
ESHB 3329 SB 6903 Education capital projects H Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Fromhold  
Establishes a new process for prioritizing capital project requests by the four-year institutions that utilize the expertise and government-wide perspective of the office of financial management, and that is based upon the model that has been successfully by the community and technical college system. Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on February 5, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:00 AM and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 14, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Floor Amendment(s) adopted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008.
SHB 3332 6589 Civil service unions H Approp 2/6/2008 Conway Concerns
Bargaining Deadlines Establishes the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements between civil service unions and institutions of higher education following October 1st. Public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 6:00 PM on February 4, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 1:30 PM on February 5, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 6, 2008.
ESHCR 4408 SCR 8412 Higher edu master plan S Higher Educ 2/15/2008 Wallace  
HEC Board Master Plan Resolution The higher education coordinating board recommends creating opportunities for Washington residents and fueling the growth of Washington's economy by increasing annual production of certificates and two-year degrees by nine thousand four hundred to an annual total of thirty-six thousand two hundred by 2018 and recommends increasing bachelor's degree production by 2018 to a benchmark level equal to the seventy-fifth percentile of degree production in the Global Challenge States and increasing advanced degree production to a benchmark level equal to the fiftieth percentile of degree production in the Global Challenge States. Public hearing and executive action in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action on February 5, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on February 5, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Placed on second reading on February 11, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008.
SSB 5978 HB 2295 Olympic & Kitsap higher edu S Ways & Means 2/22/2007 Kilmer  
Declares that the higher education coordinating board shall assess the higher education needs in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Clallam counties and recommend to the legislature solutions to the higher education needs.
SSB 5996   Life sciences research S 2nd Reading 2/18/2008 Kastama  
Promotion of the commercialization of life sciences research. It is to be a clear public purpose and governmental function to promote life sciences research and development to foster preventative and productive vision of the next generation of health related innovations, to enhance the competitive position of Washington State in this vital sector of the economy. Also, to improve the quality and delivery of health care for the people of Washington. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade and Management at 3:30pm, January 16, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade & Management at 1:30 PM on January 25, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on January 29, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on January 30, 2008.
SSB 6111   Tidal and wave energy S Ways & Means 2/28/2007 Hobbs  
Requires the department of ecology to contract with the William D. Ruckelshaus policy consensus center to organize and facilitate a stakeholder review of issues relating to the siting and operation of tidal and wave energy projects. Included within the review should be each state agency with regulatory or proprietary jurisdiction over the projects or sites on which projects are located, federal agencies with such jurisdiction, tribes, project sponsors, utilities purchasing power from or sponsoring such projects, nongovernmental organizations concerned with environmental quality and ocean resources, citizens, and local governments. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on January 22, 2008.
SB 6133   Tuition increases S Higher Educ 2/27/2007 Roach  
Beginning with the 2007-08 academic year for new full -time students, tuition fees remain fixed at the rate in effect on the first day of enrollment. For returning full-time students, the rate is fixed at the rate in effect on the first day of the 2007-08 academic year. These rates may, however, be adjusted for annual inflation. If a student withdraws or transfers to a different institution, the rate is reset at the time of reenrollment. The rate is not reset if the break in enrollment is a result of a serious medical illness, personal injury, or military service. If a student continues on the graduate school, the rate is set on the student's first day of the first academic term in the graduate program. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 23, 2008.
SB 6187 HB 2432 Food animal veterinarians S Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Shin Support
Establishes the food animal veterinarian conditional scholarship program. The program is administered by Washington State University (WSU). Students may receive the scholarship if they are registered for at least six credit hours, are making satisfactory academic progress, have declared a major in veterinary medicine, and declare an intention to practice veterinary medicine in Washington emphasizing food animal medicine. The scholarship may not exceed the amount of resident tuition and fees at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine, and the cost of room, board, laboratory fees and supplies, and books for up to five years. WSU establishes a selection committee to screen and select recipients. The selection criteria must emphasize factors demonstrating a sustained interest in food animals and serving the needs of Washington's agricultural communities. Criteria must also take into account the need for food animal veterinarians in diverse areas of the state. A recipient must repay the amount of the conditional scholarship, with interest, if he or she fails to be employed as a food animal veterinarian in Washington a year for each year of scholarship received. The person must devote at least 50 percent to large production animal veterinary practice to be considered a food animal veterinarian. WSU is responsible for collecting repayments. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 am on January 23, 3008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on January 29, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on January 30, 2008.
SSB 6235   Public works procurement S 2nd Reading 2/18/2008 Haugen  
Introduces new types of services included in the public works procurement process and eliminates the six-year term of office option for port district commissioners. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM on January 31, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM on February 5, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on February 15, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 18, 2008.
SSB 6256   Livestock and poultry S Rules 2G 2/15/2008 Jacobsen  
Creates the Washington heritage livestock and poultry breed recognition program. Expires July 1, 2010. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 3:30 PM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on February 15, 2008.
SB 6262 HB 3100 Tuition incentive program S Ways & Means 1/22/2008 Kilmer  
Creation of an economic development and diversification tuition incentive program. The Higher Education Coordinating Board shall maintain a list of employers who are certified under this act to participate in this program. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 21, 2008.
SSB 6295   Workplace e-learning S 2nd Reading 2/15/2008 Kilmer Support
Orders the workforce training and education coordinating board to identify and evaluate current national private employer workplace-based educational programs with distance learning components provided by public colleges and universities. The board shall use a matching fund strategy to select and evaluate up to eight pilot projects operated by Washington institutions of higher education. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 21, 2008.
SB 6296   Self-employment S Ways & Means 1/29/2008 Kilmer Support
SBDC Tax Credit A credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from the state can not exceed nine hundred thousand dollars per year. The credit can be carried forward for three years. There are no refunds for unused credits. The contributions can be used to support satellite offices or increased assistance for small and start up businesses, among other things. The SBDC will work with other state organizations to integrate small business development centers with other state economic development and work force development programs. The SBDC will also encourage the development of inter-institutional entrepreneurial education, training and assistance programs.Section 3, calls for the Small Business Development Center at Washington State University (SBDC”) to work with the Washington Economic Development commission, the department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED), Workforce Training & Education Board, Employment Security (ESD), the Higher Education Board, and the State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to: a) Integrate small business development centers with other state economic development and workforce development programs; b) Facilitate the development of inter-institutional entrepreneurial education, training and assistance programs; and c) Coordinate services to avoid duplication of services. Scheduled for a hearing at 10 a.m., Jan. 22, Senate Economic Development, Trade, & Mgt Committee. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade & Management at 1:30 PM on January 25, 2008. Referred to Ways and Means on January 29, 2008.
SB 6304   Firearms on campus S Higher Educ 1/15/2008 Kohl-Welles  
The allowance of institutions of higher education to adopt rules regulating firearms on campus. Washington Institutions of Higher Education currently have the general authority to regulate conduct and activities on their campus. Due to recent incidents of violence, it has become necessary to refine the institution’s scope of authority. This act intends to clarify the delegation of authority to regulate firearm possession on campuses of Washington Institutions of Higher Education. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2008.
SSB 6308   Climate change S 2nd Reading 2/15/2008 Rockefeller  
Authorizes a study that will recommend the elements of a comprehensive program of climate change research, preparation, and adaptation. Also authorizes the department of ecology to create a workgroup that includes public and private sectors interests, including academic research interests, climate-related research, planning, and response functions. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 3:30 PM on January 16, 2008.
SSB 6328 HB 2648 Campus safety and security H Hi Ed 2/18/2008 Kohl-Welles  
Enhancing campus safety and security. Requires all institutions of higher education with commissioned police forces to report to Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, on a monthly basis, regarding crime statistics for the Washington State Uniform crime report. Institutions of higher education without a commissioned police force shall report crime statistics through local law enforcement agencies. An annual report of compiled statistics is to be distributed and made available to the public.Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 7, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 12, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 14, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action on February 20, 2008.
SB 6352 HB 2814 Institution of higher edu S Ways & Means 2/8/2008 Haugen  
To provide certain for the siting of an institution of higher education in the North Puget Sound region. The availability of properly zoned land with sufficient acreage for a 5,000 student campus, existing infrastructure, environmental issues, availability of interim facilities for startup, availability of close-by internship programs; and support from area communities and interest groups will be considered. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00am on January 17, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008 and 10:00AM on February 7, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 8, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008.
ESSB 6371   Tuition and fee waivers H Hi Ed 2/12/2008 Hewitt  
Changes how the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community colleges, may waive all or a potion of tuition and fees for veterans and their families.Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 23, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on January 24, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on January 30, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted on February 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: First reading, referred to Higher Education on February 12, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008.
2SSB 6377 HB 2826 Career and technical edu H Education 2/15/2008 Hobbs  
Orders the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a schedule for career and technical education plan reapproval. All school district career and technical education programs must meet specified requirements by August 31, 2010.Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM on January 23, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 5:30 PM on January 31, 2008.
SB 6378 HB 2687 Operating budget S Ways & Means 1/16/2008 Prentice  
Makes 2008 operating supplemental appropriations. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways and Means at 1:30pm on January 17, 2008.
SB 6390   Governing boards S Higher Educ 1/16/2008 Shin  
Increases the number of members in governing boards of institutions of higher education. Includes one member to be a full-time or emeritus member of the faculty of the university at the time of appointment.Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008.
SSB 6391   UW branch campus S Ways & Means 1/22/2008 Shin  
A University of Washington branch campus, to be called the University of Washington North Sound, is created in Everett. The top priority for this branch campus is the expansion of upper division capacity for transfer students, graduate capacity, and programs in science, nursing, teacher education, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Lower division courses, linked to specific majors not addressed at local community colleges, may be offered beginning the fall of 2009. In addition to offering these courses, the campus may also directly admit freshman and sophomore students in accordance with plans submitted to the HECB in 2009. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on January 17, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 21, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on January 22, 2008.
SSB 6392 HB 3207 Employer-demand programs S Ways & Means 1/29/2008 Shin  
Requires the higher education coordinating board to contract with a private vendor to create a three-to five-year marketing plan to increase student interest in high-demand fields of study and to increase public awareness of high-demand fields and degrees. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on January 29, 2008.
SB 6394   Tuition and fees exemption S Higher Educ 1/16/2008 Shin  
Establishes that a resident student at a public institution of higher education is exempt from tuition fees for the first two academic years after initial enrollment if the student registers at the institution within eight months after meeting high school graduation requirements or receiving a certificate of educational competence and the student continues to make satisfactory academic progress.Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008.
SB 6432   WSU bldg account S Ways & Means 1/16/2008 Marr  
Eliminates the appropriation requirement for expenditures from the Washington State University building account.
SB 6461 HB 2765 Capital budget S Ways & Means 1/16/2008 Fraser  
Makes 2008 supplemental capital appropriations. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways and Means at 1:30pm on January 17, 2008.
SB 6470   Patients with disabilities S Hea/L-T Care 1/17/2008 Kauffman  
Provides that medical students and faculty at the University of Washington, nursing students and faculty at schools of nursing within the state of Washington, and special and technical care students and faculty at technical schools within the state of Washington may apply for incentive grants to support research and training projects focused upon improvement of services to persons with developmental disabilities.Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008.
2SSB 6483 HB 2798 Healthy kids/communities S Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 Hatfield  
Creates a farm-to-school program within the Department of Agriculture to facilitate increased procurement of Washington grown foods by the common schools. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development at 3:30pm on January 24, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 10:00 AM on February 4, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 5, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008.
SB 6541   Military personnel leave S Govt Op & El 1/17/2008 Rasmussen  
Requires employers to allow the family member of a veteran to take unpaid leave to care for a veteran in their family. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for requesting or taking the leave provided for in this act.
SB 6580 HB 2797 Climate change impacts S Govt Op & El 1/18/2008 Marr  
Mitigates the impacts of climate change through the growth management act. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM on January 23, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM on February 5, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 7, 2008.
SB 6588 HB 2987 School accumulated leave S EL/K-12 Educ 1/18/2008 Kauffman  
Authorizing the transfer of accumulated leave between the common school and higher education systems. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008.
SSB 6589 HB 3332 Master collective bargaining S Rules 2 2/8/2008 Spanel  
Concerns master collective bargaining. Regarding financial negotiations between civil service unions and institutions of higher education following October 1st. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 10:00 AM on February 4, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 3:30 PM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008.
SB 6605   Energy efficiency worker S Lab/Comm/RD 1/18/2008 Franklin  
Creates an energy efficiency worker training program. Expires June 30, 2013. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 1:30 PM on February 5, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 3:30 PM on February 7, 2008.
SB 6639 HB 2646 Bereavement leave S Higher Educ 1/21/2008 Kauffman  
Bereavement leave, for each death in the immediate family, must be allowed to all academic, administrative, classified, and exempt employees at the University of Washington, Washington State University, each of the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. Up to five days with pay may be allowed. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008.
SB 6647 HB 3025 Higher edu retirement S Ways & Means 1/21/2008 Schoesler  
Authorizes the higher education coordinating board to offer higher education annuities and retirement income plans. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on February 5, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 6, 2008.
SB 6657 HB 3021 Salary bonuses S Ways & Means 1/21/2008 Murray  
Includes salary bonuses for individuals certified by the national board for professional teaching standards as earnable compensation. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on January 31, 2008.
E2SSB 6673   Extended learning H Education 2/15/2008 McAuliffe  
Provides extended learning opportunities and instructional support for English language learners, low income students, and students with learning disabilities. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 5:30 PM on January 31, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 4, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008.
SSB 6675 HB 3285 Associate transfer degrees S Passed 3rd 2/15/2008 McAuliffe  
Allows public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008. On January 29, 2008, it was passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
SSB 6698 HB 2917 Voter registration and info S Rules 2 2/8/2008 Shin  
Requires institutions of higher education to: (1) Put in place a prompt and link to the secretary of state's voter registration web site; (2) Make voter registration forms available in places of prominence within the premises of each campus; (3) In consultation with the secretary of state and the student government association, or its equivalent, develop and implement policies regarding distribution of voter registration forms to students at the beginning of each term and in campus housing facilities; and (4) Collaborate with the student government association, or its equivalent, to conduct nonpartisan voter information activities, which may include voter registration, candidate debates, and issue forums. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008.
SSB 6726   Certification assessments H Education 2/15/2008 Tom  
Declares that the Washington professional educator standards board shall set performance standards and develop, pilot, and implement a uniform and externally administered professional-level certification assessment based on demonstrated teaching skill. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008.
SSB 6730   Child care S 2nd Reading 2/18/2008 Kilmer Support
Declares the intent to adopt policies that leverage existing resources and maximize educational outcomes by supporting affordable, accessible, and quality child care programs. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on January 31, 2008.
SSB 6737 HB 2963 WSU collective bargaining S Rules 2G 2/13/2008 Kohl-Welles Support Substitute Bill
WSU Student Collective Bargaining Bill Establishing collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs;WSU has concerns and has requested friendly amendments to the bill. The amendments would exclude bargaining on academic issues and limit the bill to graduate & professional students. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 3:30 PM on January 31, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 3:30 PM on February 7, 2008. Referrred to Ways and Means on February 8, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 12, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on February 13, 2008. Bill appears to be in trouble today in the Senate Rules Committee.
SSB 6820   Student excellence S 2nd Reading 2/13/2008 Kastama  
Directs the higher education coordinating board to design the Washington investment in student excellence scholarship program. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade & Management at 10:00 AM on February 5, 2008. Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade & Management at 3:30 PM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008.
SB 6821 HB 3195 Fish/wildlife info S Rules 2 2/7/2008 Hatfield  
Exempts information that the department of fish and wildlife has received or accessed but may not disclose due to confidentiality requirements in the Magnuson-Stevens fishery conservation and management reauthorization act of 2006 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1861(h)(3) and (i), and Sec. 1881a(b)) from public disclosure. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 1:30 PM. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 7, 2008.
SSB 6832   Opportunity grant program S 2nd Reading 2/18/2008 Shin  
Modifies provisions related to the opportunity grant program. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on February 4, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008.
SB 6841   Possession of weapons S Higher Educ 1/28/2008 Murray  
Declares that it is unlawful to possess weapons at institutions of higher education. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 7, 2008.
SB 6848   University stadium facility S Rules 2 2/12/2008 Prentice  
Concerns financing for the renovation of university stadium facilities. It allows a deferral of taxes on university stadium renovation projects. It also establishes requirements for cities that have issued bonds to finance a university stadium renovation project. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on February 5, 2008.
SB 6849 HB 3288 Resident students S Passed 3rd 2/16/2008 Oemig  
Concerns resident student classification at institutions of higher education. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 8, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008.
SB 6856   Economic development funding S Ways & Means 1/29/2008 Prentice  
Modifies public utility and solid waste collection taxes. Establishes the growth management infrastructure account in the state treasury. Provides criteria for high growth area grants for local governments.
SB 6860   Possession of firearms S Higher Educ 1/29/2008 Roach Oppose
Provides that institutions of higher education shall not adopt any rules restricting or prohibiting the possession of firearms in any institutionally owned or controlled lands, buildings, or facilities by any person licensed to carry a concealed pistol. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 7, 2008.
SB 6872 HB 3291 Community schools act S Ways & Means 2/8/2008 McDermott  
Provides capital grant funds for the development of community schools and to convert empty school buildings into community facilities. Grants may be used for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of facilities to assist with the implementation of this act. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 8, 2008.
SB 6888   Associate faculty members S Higher Educ 1/31/2008 Sheldon  
Provides that each community and technical college shall develop a new senior faculty position for nontenure track, part-time professors to be officially called associate faculty. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30pm on February 4, 2008.
SB 6893   Intellectual diversity S Higher Educ 1/31/2008 Holmquist  
Requires institutions of higher education to promote intellectual diversity on their campuses.
SSB 6903 HB 3329 Education capital projects S Rules 2 2/12/2008 Fraser Support
Establishes a new process for prioritizing capital project requests by the four-year institutions that utilize the expertise and government-wide perspective of the office of financial management, and that is based upon the model that has been successfully by the community and technical college system.
SSB 6910   Western Washington Univ S Rules 2 2/8/2008 Shin  
Authorizes Western Washington University to confer honorary degrees. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008.
SB 6936   Tuition waivers S Higher Educ 2/7/2008 Hobbs No position
Provides that, subject to available funds, state institutions of higher learning shall waive tuition for Washington national guard members. A $1 per student fee is charged to pay for the expanded waivers for National Guard members served or support of conflict. The fee would raise about $54,000.
SSCR 8412 HCR 4408 Higher edu master plan S 2nd Reading 2/13/2008 Kilmer Support
Requesting the approval of the statewide strategic master plan for higher education, encompassing all sectors including the two-year system, workforce training, the 4-year institutions, and financial aid. Public hearing and executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00am on January 16, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on January 29, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on January 30, 2008.
SGA 9287   SCOTT CARSON S Higher Educ 1/14/2008   Support
SCOTT CARSON, appointed October 01, 2007, for a term ending September 30, 2013, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University. Regent Carson is executive vice president of The Boeing Company and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
SGA 9290   HAROLD COCHRAN S Higher Educ 1/14/2008   Support
HAROLD COCHRAN, appointed February 15, 2007, for a term ending September 30, 2009, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University. He and his wife Valerie along with their son Eric and his wife Melissa farm 5500 acres near Walla Walla. He was a founding stockholder in Bank of the West, Walla Walla. Scheduled for a hearing at 8 a.m., Feb. 20, in the Senate Higher Education Committee.
SGA 9300   FRANCOIS FORGETTE S Confirmed 2/13/2008   Support
FRANCOIS FORGETTE, reappointed October 01, 2007, for a term ending September 30, 2013, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University. He was appointed to the Board of Regents in May of 2005 and confirmed for an unexpired term that ended last year. He is a partner with the Tri-City law firm of Rettig Osborne Forgette, LLP, which he joined in 1977. His full-time practice includes business, real estate, agriculture, insurance defense and health care and related mediation and civil litigation. Confirmed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4 on February 13, 2008.
SGA 9305   WILLIAM J. GORDON S Higher Educ 1/14/2008   Support
WILLIAM GORDON, appointed June 30, 2007, for a term ending May 31, 2008, as a Member of the Board of Regents, Washington State University. He is the tenth student regent. He is a senior pursuing degrees in both Finance and Psychology. In his time at WSU, William has served as an ASWSU Senator and a member of the Senate Finance Committee. While active in ASWSU, he spearheaded a successful project resulting in new computers and extending the hours of operation at Holland Library.
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