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WSU 2008 Bill List
April 7, 2008
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Bill No* Companion
Bills*		 Title Status Status
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Position
E4SHB 1806   Pesticides in schools H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Pedersen Concerns
Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. Developing a model integrated pest management program. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 6:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 29, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 6, 2008. Senate Rules "X" file on March 10, 2008. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading on March 13, 2008.
HB 2295 SB 5978 Olympic & Kitsap higher edu H Approp 2/28/2007 Seaquist  
Bill has died 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. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount is $25,000 for each recipient, for a total of $50,000 per year.
2SHB 2507   Higher edu institutions C 293 L 08 4/1/2008 O'Brien  
Building mapping Bill was signed into law by the governor on April 1, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. IN THE SENATE: Referred to Higher Education on February 19, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 28, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 10, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments and Placed on Third Reading on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE : House concurred in Senate amendments on March 12, 2008. Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount is $150,000 to $3 million per four-year institution to comply with providing necessary mapping information.
SHB 2521   Mapping computer resources H Approp 1/24/2008 Hudgins  
Bill has died 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 Rules C 2/19/2008 Dunshee  
Bill has died in the House Rules Committee. 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. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading on February 19, 2008.
HB 2574   Personal info encryption H Tech/En/Com 1/14/2008 Moeller  
Bill has died 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 2580 SB 6814 Military employees' paydates C 186 L 08 4/1/2008 Hurst  
Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 27, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. Concerning paydates for employees participating in state active military duty. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM on January 25, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM on January 30, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 4, 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 suspension calendar by Rules Committee on February 14, 2008. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM on February 28, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 6, 2008. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 7, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 10, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 10, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 11, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 27, 2008.
SHB 2582   Higher edu child care C 162 L 08 3/26/2008 Roberts Support
Student Child Care Bill Bill signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008.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: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 22, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House concurred in Senate amendments on March 8, 2008. Speaker signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION : Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008.The supplemental operating budget provided $500,000 for the public four-year institutions. ASWSU estimates that WSU will be eligible for $125,000 in new funding.
2SHB 2591   Higher education data H Rules R 2/11/2008 Wallace  
Dashboard Bill Bill has died in the House Appropriations Committee. 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 H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Simpson  
Bill passed the Senate but died in the House Rules 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. IN THE SENATE: Referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications on February 16, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 1:30 PM on February 22, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 27, 2008. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading on March 13, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be up to $ 25,000 per year.
EHB 2641   Edu performance agreements C 160 L 08 3/26/2008 Jarrett Support
Performance Contracts Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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 approach has raised some concern from students, who believe it could be a mechanism to leverage higher tuition and some people concerned about the role of organized labor in the bill. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 29, 2008. WSU testified in support of the bill in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on March 3, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House concurred in Senate amendments on March 8, 2008. Speaker signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 11, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008.
HB 2646 SB 6639 Bereavement leave H Hi Ed 1/15/2008 Wallace  
Bill has died in the House Higher Education Committee. 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  
See S.B. 6328. 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. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $175,000.
ESHB 2687 SB 6378 Operating budget C 329 L 08 4/1/2008 Sommers  
House Supplemental Operating Budget Bill Bill was signed into law by the governor on April 1, 2008. The following sections were vetoed: Sections 103(14); 113(2); 114(2); 123(6); 123(12); 125(41); 125(62); 125(76); 125(78); 125(84); 127(11); 127(12); 147(5); 202(26); 202(27); 202(33); 202(34); 202(36); 203(9); 204(1)(u); 204(3)(b); 204(4)(b); 206(21); 209(29); 211, page 135, lines 30-35; 212(10); 216, page 143, lines 20-27; 218(19); 218(20); 222(37); 222(46); 222(51); 222(53); 224(1)(h); 224(1)(i); 302(27); 302(32); 302(33); 302(37); 302(39); 303(18); 307(31); 307(32); 307(44); 308(27); 311(5); 501(2)(a)(vi); 501(2)(a)(x); 501(2)©(xv); 501(2)©(xvi); 501(2)©(xviii); 507(4); 507(5); 507(6); 511(46); 511(48); 601(2); 605(14); 605(23); 605(24); 606(23); 606(24); 606(26); 606(27); 607(19); 607(22); 607(23); 608(7); 609(8); 610(13); 610(18); 611(9); 611(10); 612(8); 612(9); 613(9); and 906. Due to an emergency clause, this law is to take effect immediately. House version released Feb. 20 made cut to the "Stars" research program that was not included in the Senate budget. The Senate budget provides $1 million for WSU core computing, $1 million for Community Technology, $159,000 for Knowledge Worker Residency status, and $200,000 for Vancouver deaf education. Both budgets provide for a WSU mental health counselor, funding for land use and patient safety studies by the Ruckelshaus Center, WSU graduate student collective bargaining and a Renton Small Business Development Center. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM on February 22, 2008 and placed on second reading. 1st substitute bill substituted and Floor amendment(s) adopted on February 25, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Committee amendment adopted as amended. Placed on Third Reading on February 28, 2008. Conference committee is Sommers, Dunshee, Alexander, Prentice, Pridemore & Zarelli. IN THE HOUSE: House refuses to concur in the Senate amendments. Asks Senate for Conference thereon on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Conference committee request granted and appointed. Senators Prentice, Pridemore, Zarelli on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Conference Committee request granted. Conference committee report adopted and passed final passage as recommended by conference committee on March 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008.
ESHB 2765 SB 6461 Capital budget C 328 L 08 4/1/2008 Fromhold  
House Supplemental Capital Construction Bill Bill was signed into law by the governor on April 1, 2008, however the following sections of this bill was vetoed: Sections 1019 line 22, 1027, 1030, 1032, 1037, 3028(5), and 3040. Due to an emergency clause, this law is to take effect immediately. Makes 2008 supplemental capital appropriations. The House-passed version of the bill provided $2 million toward design of the WSU Veterinary Medical Research Building. The Senate version provided no funding for the project. 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. Executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM on February 22, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted and placed on Third Reading on February 25, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on February 28, 2008. House refuses to concur in the Senate amendments. Asks Senate for Conference thereon. Conference committee appointed. Representatives Fromhold, Schual-Berke, McDonald on March 11, 2008. Senate members are Fraser, Regala and Brandland. IN THE SENATE: Conference committee request granted. Conference committee report adopted. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee on March 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Conference committee report adopted. Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008.
HB 2782   College in the high schools H Education 1/16/2008 Wallace  
Bill has died in the House Higher Education Committee. 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 Gov vetoed 4/1/2008 Wallace Concerns
Student Transfer & Articulation Bill Bill was vetoed by the governor on April 1, 2008. 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. The extent to which a course is transferable towards a 4-year degree is to be identified on institutional websites, in hard-copy catalogs, or through another means mutually agreeable among 2- and 4-year institutions. A work group is to plan and implement a system for reporting on transfer student outcomes. Early versions of the bill required development of a common set of course numbers for lower division courses that are generally accepted in transfer between institutions. The final bill version does not include those provisions. 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: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 28, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 6, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on March 7, 2008. House concurred in Senate amendments on March 10, 2008. Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be at least $80,000.
2SHB 2797 SB 6580 Climate change impacts H Rules C 2/19/2008 Simpson  
Climate Change See Senate Bill 6580 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. Placed on second reading on February 18, 2008. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading on February 19, 2008.
E2SHB 2798 SB 6483 Healthy kids/communities H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Pettigrew  
See Senate Bill 6483 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. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading on March 13, 2008.
HB 2806   Veterans/hiring preferences H SGTribalAff 1/16/2008 Schual-Berke  
Bill has died in the House State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee. 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  
Bill has died in the House Higher Education Committee. 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 2815 SB 6516 Green collar jobs C 14 L 08 3/13/2008 Dunshee Support Amendment
Green Collar Jobs Bill signed into law by Governor on March 13th, effective June 12th. Directs the Department of Ecology (DOE) to develop and implement a program to limit statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Authorizes the DOE to adopt rules requiring a reporting system to monitor greenhouse gas emissions. Authorizes the DOE to develop a design for a regional multisector market-based system to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Creates a green collar job training account to train and transition workers to clean energy jobs. House Floor Amendment: Requires the DOE to consult with Washington State University, in addition to other organizations, in providing recommendations to the Legislature on forestry and agricultural lands and their participation in the multisector market-based system. Requires the Employment Security Department to consult with Washington State University's small business center when conducting labor market research. On February 19, 2008, the 2nd substitute bill substituted and passed on to Third Reading. Referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications on February 21, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 1:30 PM on February 22, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 4:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 28, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 5, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Mar 6 Speaker signed. IN THE SENATE: President signed. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor. Governor signed on March 13, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be up to $75,000 per year.
E2SHB 2826 SB 6377 Career and technical edu H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Priest  
Bill has died in the House Rules Committee. 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. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $36,600 for 2008-2009; $23,500 for 2009-2010; 36,600 for 2010-2011; and 38,000 for 2011-2012.
HB 2843   Ballot drop-off sites H Rules R 2/5/2008 Upthegrove  
Bill has died in the House Rules Committee. 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 Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Upthegrove  
Higher Ed Voter Registration Bill has died in the House Rules Committee. 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. Referred to Higher Education on February 20, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 28, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on March 3, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $36,600 for 2008-2009; $23,500 for 2009-2010; $36,600 for 2010-2011; and 38,000 for 2011-2012.
SHB 2933   Prior learning work group H Rules R 2/11/2008 Wallace  
Bill has died in the House Rules Committee. 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
Bill has died in the House Judiciary Committee. 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
Bill has died in the House Higher Education Committee. 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. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be up to $5,000 for travel costs per year and $25,000 per year to cover teaching depending on the faculty member's discipline.
SHB 2963 SB 6737 WSU collective bargaining C 203 L 08 4/1/2008 Conway Support Senate Amendments
WSU Student Collective Bargaining Bill Bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 27, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. Authorizing collective bargaining for Washington State University employees who are enrolled in academic programs. In Senate Higher Education Committee, a striking amendment was adopted removing the emergency clause and incorporating compromise language offered by WSU and the United Auto Workers Union. The amendments limit the bargaining units of teaching assistants and research assistants to graduate students. 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 amendments to the bill. 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. Referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development on February 19, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 1:30 PM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 3:30 PM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Rules on February 29, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 3, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on third reading on March 5, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House concurred in Senate amendments on March 8, 2008. Speaker signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President Signed on March 11, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Mar 12 Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 27, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $75,000 to hire labor relations representation and $84,500 per year for 1 FTE Human Resource specialist to manage the on-going administrative functions associated with the process.
HB 2987 SB 6588 School accumulated leave H Education 1/18/2008 Wallace  
See S.B. 6588. 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  
Bill has died in the House Higher Education Committee. 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. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $182,000 for the salary and benefits for 2 new FTE and $75,000 for testing per year.
HB 3021 SB 6657 Salary bonuses H Approp 1/21/2008 Conway  
Bill has died in the House Appropriations Committee. 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 Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Fromhold No Position
HEC Board Employee Retirement Bill died in the House Rules Committee. Authorizes the higher education coordinating board to offer higher education annuities and retirement income plans to its own 12 employees. 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. Placed on Third Reading on February 18, 2008. Referred to Ways and Means on February 20, 2008.
EHB 3047   Higher edu course materials H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Armstrong  
Bill died in the House Rules Committee after passing the state Senate. 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. Referred to Higher Education on February 19, 2008.
SHB 3077   Leave pool programs H Approp 2/6/2008 Liias  
Bill has died in the House Appropriations Committee. 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  
Bill has died in the House Higher Education Committee. 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.
2SHB 3104 SB 6716 Domestic partnerships C 6 L 08 3/12/2008 Pedersen  
Bill has been signed into law by the Governor on March 12th, effective June 12, 2008. Expanding rights and responsibilities for domestic partnerships. Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM on January 29, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM on January 30, 2008. Referred to Finance on February 1, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 12, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 10:00 AM on February 25, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 27, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 3, 2008. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 4, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 6, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION : Delivered to Governor on March 8, 2008. Governor signed on March 12, 2008.
HB 3105   WA st dept of energy H Tech/En/Com 1/22/2008 Anderson  
State Department of Energy Bill has died in the House Technology, Energy & Commerce Committee. 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.
E2SHB 3123 SB 6734 Nurse staffing C 47 L 08 3/17/2008 Morrell  
Bill was been signed into law by the Governor on March 17th, effective June 12, 2008. Intends the legislature to establish a mechanism for direct care nurses and hospital management to participate in a joint process to identify and apply best practices related to nurse staffing in hospitals. Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM on January 30, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 10:00 AM on January 31, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 5, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on February 8, 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 on February 15, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Referred to Health & Long-Term Care on February 19, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 1:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 28, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 3, 2008. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 4, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 6, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 8, 2008.
2SHB 3129   College credit C 95 L 08 3/20/2008 Schmick  
High School Online Learning Bill signed into law by Governor on March 20th, effective June 12th. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must compile information about online learning programs for high school students to earn college credit and place the information on its web site. In addition, OSPI must use the expertise of the Digital Learning Commons and Washington Online to provide assistance and suggest resources. 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. Referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on February 19, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 28, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on March 3, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 4, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House concurred in Senate amendments on March 8, 2008. Speaker signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008.
HB 3169   Essential academic learning H Education 1/23/2008 Haler  
Bill has died in the House Education Committee. 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  
See S.B. 6821. 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  
See S.B. 6392. 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 C 165 L 08 3/26/2008 Santos  
Students with disabilities Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 28, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on March 3, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 4, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments on March 8, 2008. Senate receded from amendments on March 11, 2008. Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008.
E2SHB 3216 SB 6111 Wave/tidal energy technology H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Seaquist  
Tidal & Waive Energy See SB 6111 The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) are directed to convene a work group to investigate issues relating to the generation of electricity via tidal and wave energy devices. The goal is to develop the Washington State Center for Excellence in Hydrokinetic Energy (Center) as a public-private partnership and to explore ways to improve the efficiency of the permitting process for tidal and wave energy power facilities. Participants in the group will include various state agencies, the Department of Ecology, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Utilities and Transportation Commission, private sector firms and associations, university researchers, the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, an electrical energy company, a local government jurisdiction, representatives of the commercial fishing industry, and representatives of conservation groups related to energy, marine ecology and marine recreation. 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. Referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications on February 19, 2008. Public hearing, executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Water, and Energy & Telecommunications at 10:00 AM on February 26, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 27, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $118,000.
HB 3258   PERS 3/SERS 3/TRS 3 H Approp 1/28/2008 Chase  
Bill has died in the House Appropriation Committee. 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  
Bill has died in the House Rules Committee. Other legislation may apply. Dual Credits 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
Styrofoam Bill Bill has died in the House Environmental Health Committee. 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  
See S.B. 6675. 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  
See SB 6849 Concerns resident student classification at institutions of higher education.
SHB 3291 SB 6872 Community schools act H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Kelley  
Bill passed the Senate but died in the House Rules Committee. 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. Referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education on February 19, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 29, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008.
HB 3304   Enrollment targets H Hi Ed 1/29/2008 Sullivan  
Bill has died in the House Higher Education Committee. 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 Rules C 2/19/2008 Dickerson  
Family Leave Bill has died in the House Rules Committee. 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. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading on February 19, 2008.
E2SHB 3306   Electronic learning H Rules 3C 3/13/2008 Wallace Amendment Requested
Bill passed the state House of Representatives but died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. On motion, referred to Rules on February 28, 2008.
ESHB 3329 SB 6903 Education capital projects C 205 L 08 4/1/2008 Fromhold Support
Capital Prioritization Bill Bill was signed into law on March 27, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. With the adoption of a House floor amendment, The Office of Financial Management is required to conduct and submit the higher education capital facility financing study to the Governor and Legislature. OFM is required to consult with the HEC Board. Plans should allow for performance contracts between OFM and institutions. The House version lists branch campuses separately. Gthe Senate version selects one research university to list branch campuses separately as a pilot. 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. Referred to Ways & Means on February 19, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on February 29, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 10, 2008. Committee amendment adopted as amended and Placed on Third Reading on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House concurred in Senate amendments on March 12, 2008. Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 27, 2008.
SHB 3332 6589 Civil service unions H Approp 2/6/2008 Conway Concerns
Bargaining Deadlines See S.B. 6589. 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.
HB 3385   Biological laboratory rules H HC/Wellness 3/6/2008 Chase Oppose
Biotechnology Oversight Bill died in the House Health Care & Wellness Committee without a hearing. Any research sponsor operating or proposing to operate a biological laboratory or laboratories, or any research sponsor conducting or proposing to conduct any biological research at laboratories using recombinant DNA shall obtain a permit. Fees may be charged for the permit. The Department of Health may revoke a permit at any time. The bill also contains other mechanisms for regulation of laboratories. It creates a biological research laboratory health and safety program for Washington State through the state Department of Health. It creates a Washington state biosafety commission composed of both scientific and community representatives drawn from lists submitted to it from community and neighborhood organizations, universities, colleges, and public interest organizations located within Washington state to assist in regulating biological laboratories. Requires institutional biosafety committees to be formed by each research unit. Standards set for reporting, training and waste management.
ESHCR 4408 SCR 8412 Higher edu master plan H Filed Sec/St 3/13/2008 Wallace  
HEC Board Master Plan Resolution Passed the state House of Representatives and the state Senate. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. On motion, referred to Ways & Means on February 28, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 11:00 AM on March 10, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments and Placed on Third Reading on March 11, 2008.IN THE HOUSE: House concurred in Senate amendments on March 12, 2008. Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Filed with Secretary of State on March 13, 2008.
SSB 5978 HB 2295 Olympic & Kitsap higher edu S Ways & Means 2/22/2007 Kilmer  
Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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 Rules X 2/29/2008 Kastama  
Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 18, 2008. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
E2SSB 6111   Tidal and wave energy C 307 L 08 4/1/2008 Hobbs  
Tidal & Waive Energy Bill was signed into law by the governor on April 1, 2008. The following sections were vetoed: Sections 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11. This law will take effect June 12, 2008. The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) are directed to convene a work group to investigate issues relating to the generation of electricity via tidal and wave energy devices. The goal is to develop the Washington State Center for Excellence in Hydrokinetic Energy (Center) as a public-private partnership and to explore ways to improve the efficiency of the permitting process for tidal and wave energy power facilities. Participants in the group will include various state agencies, the Department of Ecology, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Utilities and Transportation Commission, private sector firms and associations, university researchers, the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, an electrical energy company, a local government jurisdiction, representatives of the commercial fishing industry, and representatives of conservation groups related to energy, marine ecology and marine recreation. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM on January 22, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 28, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted and Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading on February 29, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Public hearing and executive session in the House Committee on Finance at 10:00 AM on March 3, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment not adopted. Floor amendment(s) adopted and placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 8, 2008. President signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $118,000.
SB 6133   Tuition increases S Higher Educ 2/27/2007 Roach  
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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 C 208 L 08 3/27/2008 Shin Support
Food Animal Veterinarians Scholarship Bill was signed into law on March 27, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 13, 2008. Placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Higher Education on February 19, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 20, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 3:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 29, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 8, 2008. President signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 27, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $25,000 for each recipient, for a total of $50,000 per year.
ESSB 6235   Public works procurement S Rules 3 3/13/2008 Haugen Concerns/Amendment
Bill has died in the policy committee of the opposite house. 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. WSU and other institutions are concerned with the prohibition of using cost as a basis for selection of construction-related services such as construction management, supervision and project management. ESSB 6235, if passed in its current form, would require our institutions, as well as other state agencies, to rely solely on the qualifications of consulting candidates in the selection process.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. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs on February 20, 2008. Committee relieved of further consideration. Referred to Local Government on February 22, 2008.
SSB 6256   Livestock and poultry S Rules X 2/29/2008 Jacobsen  
Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SB 6262 HB 3100 Tuition incentive program S Ways & Means 1/22/2008 Kilmer  
Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount lost will be $10,300 in tuition.
ESSB 6295   Workplace e-learning C 258 L 08 3/31/2008 Kilmer Support
E-Learning Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 31, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. Creates a pilot program to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning and creates a workgroup to: (1) study and evaluate national private employer workplace-based electronic learning program; (2) establish standards regarding electronic learning; (3) recommend methods to increase student access as well as identify barriers to participation and completion; (4) determine methods to increase the supply of open course materials; (5) recommend methods to increase the availability of digital open textbooks; and (6) review and report demographic information on programs of study including enrollments, retention, and completion.Public hearing and 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. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 12, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on February 13, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 15, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Placed on Third Reading on February 18, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: First reading, referred to Higher Education on February 20, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 3:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 28, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on March 1, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments on March 5, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments on March 8, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House receded from amendments and placed on Third Reading on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 12, 2008. President signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008.
SB 6296   Self-employment S Ways & Means 1/29/2008 Kilmer Support
SBDC Tax Credit Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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  
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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.
ESSB 6308   Climate change S Rules 3 3/13/2008 Rockefeller  
Climate change bill Bill passed the state Senate but died in the House Rules Committee. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 1:30 PM on February 1, 2008. Referred to Ways & Means on February 4, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 15, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Placed on Third Reading on February 18, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks on February 20, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 1:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Ecology & Parks at 1:30 PM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 29, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on March 1, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading on March 7, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $15,000 for the 1st year, and $8,000 in subsequent years.
SB 6313 HB 2599 Disability history C 167 L 08 3/25/2008 McAuliffe  
Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. Recognizing disability history in the public education system. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on January 31, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 12, 2008. Placed on Third Reading on February 19, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Education on February 21, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 PM on February 26, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 29, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment adopted as amended on March 7, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 10, 2008. President signed on March 12, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008.
SSB 6328 HB 2648 Campus safety and security C 168 L 08 3/26/2008 Kohl-Welles  
Campus Safety Bill Senate concurred with the House amendments to send the measure to the governor. Bill signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 3:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. On February 28, 2008. Referred to Appropriations. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Committee amendment adopted as amended on March 5, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 10, 2008. President signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $175,000.
SB 6352 HB 2814 Institution of higher edu S Ways & Means 2/8/2008 Haugen  
Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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 C 188 L 08 4/1/2008 Hewitt  
Veteran's Waivers Bill signed into law by the governor on March 27, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. Clarifies eligibility requirements and other terms for purposes of tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members. The original Senate version provides that tuition waivers for veterans' families are not subject to the statutory waiver limits. (The House bill does not.) Requires institutions of higher education to report to the Legislature regarding implementation of the waivers. 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. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:30 AM on February 27, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 29, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 4, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments on March 5, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments on March 8, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House receded from amendments. Returned to second reading for amendment and was adopted and placed on Third Reading. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 12, 2008. President signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 27, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $40,000.
2SSB 6377 HB 2826 Career and technical edu C 170 L 08 3/26/2008 Hobbs Concerns
Career & Technical Education Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008. Becomes effective on June 12, 2008 with the exception of Section 401, which becomes effective on September 1, 2008. Section 204 which would have provided three-year grants to high schools and skills centers for implementing integrated work skills, basic skills and English skills programs and Section 307 creating a new program, the In-Demand Scholars Program, to be administered by the Workforce Training and Education Board was vetoed. Requires all approved preparatory career and technical education (CTE) programs to lead to industry certification or allow students to earn dual high school and college credit. Section 204 names WSU Social and Economic Sciences Research Center with other agencies in the evaluation effort that would extend through four years. However, no funding is provided for this in the budget. 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. 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Referred to Ways & Means on February 4, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 12, 2008. 2nd substitute bill was substituted and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE : Referred to Education on February 15, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 6:00 PM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 29, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on March 1, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments on March 4, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 10, 2008. President signed on March 12, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $36,600 for 2008-2009; $23,500 for 2009-2010; $36,600 for 2010-2011; and 38,000 for 2011-2012.
SB 6378 HB 2687 Operating budget S Ways & Means 1/16/2008 Prentice  
See Substitute House Bill 2687 Senate Operating Budget Bill 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  
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be up to $5,000 for traveling costs per year and $25,000 per year to cover teaching depending on the faculty member's discipline.
SSB 6391   UW branch campus S Ways & Means 1/22/2008 Shin  
Bill has died in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. 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  
Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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  
Resident tuition bill Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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 Support
Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Eliminates the appropriation requirement for expenditures from the Washington State University building account.
E2SSB 6438 SB 6775 Internet deployment/adoption C 262 L 08 3/31/2008 Kohl-Welles  
New Community Technology Bill Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 31, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. $500,000 funding is provided in the final WSU operating budget for this bill. WSU Extension was added to this bill in a special striking amendment. The new WSU sections to SB 6438 implement a "Community Technology" Grant Program previously contained in Senate Bill 6775. The program promotes the diffusion of information and communications technology in low-income and underserved communities throughout the state. Sections of the bill that apply to WSU are: • Section 2(3)H(iii) on page 4 • Section 5(1) on page 5 • Section 6 on pages 6 & 7 • Section 7 on page 7 If signed into law, the Community Technology Opportunity Program will be created and WSU Extension will be tasked to administer it. Original portions of the bill are still included. They provide that the department of information services, as the state agency responsible for coordinating with the education sectors on the K-20 educational network, shall work in similar partnership with the department of community, trade, and economic development and the utilities and transportation commission to lead a comprehensive, statewide high-speed internet deployment and adoption initiative.Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 10:00 AM on January 29, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Water and Energy & Telecommunications at 10:00 AM on February 5, 2008. 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Referred to Ways & Means on February 6, 2008. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 12, 2008. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on February 15, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 18, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted. Placed on Third Reading on February 19, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Technology, Energy & Communications on February 21, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 10:00 AM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology and Energy & Communications at 1:30 PM on February 27, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review at 1:30 PM on February 29, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment not adopted on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments on March 8, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House receded from amendments on March 11, 2008. Returned to second reading for amendment. Placed on Third Reading. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 12, 2008. President signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008.
SB 6461 HB 2765 Capital budget S Ways & Means 1/16/2008 Fraser  
Senate Supplemental Capital Budget See House Bill 2765 Makes 2008 supplemental capital appropriations. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways and Means at 1:30pm on January 17, 2008.
SSB 6470   Patients with disabilities S Rules 3 3/13/2008 Kauffman  
Bill has died in the House Appropriations Committee. 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 C 215 L 08 3/27/2008 Hatfield  
Healthy Kids Bill Bill signed into law by the governor on March 27, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 12, 2008. Placed on Second Reading by Rules Committee on February 13, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources on February 19, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM on February 20, 2008. Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Appropriations. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Committee amendment adopted as amended on March 4, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 11, 2008. President signed on March 12, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor to March 13, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008.
SSB 6500 HB 2946 Leave sharing for victims C 36 L 08 3/17/2008 Eide  
Bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 17th, effective October 1, 2008. Authorizing leave sharing for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 3:30 PM on January 24, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, and Research & Development at 10:00 AM on January 28, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on January 30, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on February 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs on February 12, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM on February 20, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM on February 22, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 22, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on February 29, 2008. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 4, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 5, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 6, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 10, 2008. Governor signed on March 17, 2008.
SB 6541   Military personnel leave S Govt Op & El 1/17/2008 Rasmussen  
Bill has died in the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee. 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.
ESSB 6580 HB 2797 Climate change impacts C 289 L 08 4/1/2008 Marr  
Bill was signed into law on April 1, 2008. The following sections were vetoed: Sections 7, 8, 9 and 10. This law will take effect June 12, 2008. The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) must: (1) develop and provide counties and cities with a range of advisory climate change response methodologies, a computer modeling program, and estimates of greenhouse gas emissions reductions which must reflect regional and local variations of the county or city by December 1, 2009; (2) work with the Department of Transportation to reduce vehicle miles traveled; (3) administer a local government global warming mitigation and adaptation program, which must conclude by June 30, 2010. Counties and cities are selected for the program through a competitive process; (4) provide grants and technical assistance to aid the selected counties and cities in their efforts to anticipate, mitigate, and adapt to global warming and its associated problems; (5) prepare a report of program findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2011; and (6) prepare an additional report including descriptions of actions that counties and cities are taking to address climate change, 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. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive action taken 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. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 18, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on February 19, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Local Government on February 20, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 4:30 PM on February 29, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 29, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM on March 3, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment adopted as amended. Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 10, 2008. President signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008.
SB 6588 HB 2987 School accumulated leave C 174 L 08 3/26/2008 Kauffman  
Bill has passed the Legislature and has been delivered to the governor. Bill signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:00 AM on February 7, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Education on February 15, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing and executive session in the House Committee on Education at 6:00 PM on February 21, 2008. Referred to Appropriations. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM on March 3, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. President signed on March 7, 2008. Speaker signed on March 10, 2008. Delivered to Governor on March 11, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008.
SSB 6589 HB 3332 Master collective bargaining S Rules X 2/29/2008 Spanel  
Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SSB 6605   Energy efficiency worker S Ways & Means 2/8/2008 Franklin  
Bill died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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. Referred to Ways and Means on February 8, 2008.
SB 6639 HB 2646 Bereavement leave S Higher Educ 1/21/2008 Kauffman  
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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  
Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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 C 175 L 08 3/26/2008 Murray  
Bill signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 11:00 AM on March 10, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 12, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Placed on Third Reading on March 12, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008.
E2SSB 6673   Extended learning C 321 L 08 4/1/2008 McAuliffe  
Bill was signed into law by the governor on April 1, 2008. The following sections were vetoed: Sections 6, 11, 12 and 13. This law will take effect June 12, 2008. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. 2nd substitute bill substituted. Floor amendment(s) adopted. Placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Education on February 15, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 PM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 29, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on March 1, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 4, 2008. Committee amendment not adopted. Floor amendment(s) adopted and placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House for conference thereon on March 8, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: House receded from amendments. Returned to second reading for amendment and Placed on Third Reading on March 11, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 12, 2008. President signed on March 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 13, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008.
SSB 6675 HB 3285 Associate transfer degrees S Rules 3 3/13/2008 McAuliffe  
Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on January 30, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 13, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008. IN THE HOUSE : Referred to Higher Education on February 19, 2008. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 3:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 28, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM on March 3, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading on March 7, 2008.
SSB 6698 HB 2917 Voter registration and info S Rules X 2/29/2008 Shin  
Higher Ed Voter Registration Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SSB 6726   Certification assessments C 176 L 08 3/26/2008 Tom  
Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. 1st substitute bill substitutedand placed on Third Reading on February 13, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Education on February 15, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM on February 26, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 29, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 6, 2008. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on March 7, 2008. IN THE SENATE: President signed on March 10, 2008. Speaker signed on March 11, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008. The governor is expected to take action on this bill on March 26, 2008.
ESSB 6730 HB 2582 Child care S Rules 3 3/13/2008 Kilmer Support
Student Child Care Bill See House Bill 2582. This bill was held by the policy committee in the opposite house. 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. Made eligible to be placed on second reading on February 15, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 18, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. (View 1st Substitute) Floor amendment(s) adopted. Placed on Third Reading on February 19, 2008. Referred to Higher Education on February 21, 2008.
SSB 6737 HB 2963 WSU collective bargaining S Rules X 2/29/2008 Kohl-Welles Support Substitute Bill
WSU Student Collective Bargaining Bill See House Bill 2963. $160,000 is provided in the Senate budget. Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SSB 6743 HB 3152 Students with autism C 220 L 08 3/28/2008 Rasmussen  
Bill has been signed into law by the governor on March 28, 2008. Section 1 which created a new guidebook was vetoed. This becomes effective on June 12, 2008. Regarding educational guidelines for parents and educators of students with autism. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM on January 28, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 5:30 PM on February 6, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 8, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 13, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 15, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 PM on February 26, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 1:30 PM on February 29, 2008. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on February 29, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Committee amendment not adopted. Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading on March 6, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 10, 2008. President signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008.
2SSB 6775 SB 6438 Community technology S Rules 3 3/13/2008 Kauffman  
Community technology bill Passed the state Senate and under consideration by the state House of Representatives. $1 million funding provided in the Senate budget, no funding in the House budget. Addressing the digital literacy and technology training needs of low-income and underserved areas through state support of community technology programs.The Community Technology Opportunity Program is created to be administered by the Washington State University Extension. The program administrator is to provide organizational, capacity building, and fund-raising support for community technology programs throughout the state. A minimum of 75 percent of program funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant program. The grants are to be used by community technology programs to provide training; assistance in use of information and communication technologies among low-income and under-served residents; and other information technology related services. There are a number of grant application requirements including a demonstration of need, development of an implementation plan, evidence of matching funds, and evidence that the grant funds will be used to increase organizational effort. The program administrator is to establish expected program outcomes for each grant recipient and grant recipients are to provide an annual accounting of outcomes. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade & Management at 1:30 PM on January 25, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Trade & Management at 3:30 PM on January 30, 2008. 1st substitute bill was substituted and referred to Ways & Means on February 4, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 12, 2008. 2nd substitute bill was substituted and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 13, 2008. 2nd substitute bill substituted and placed on Third Reading on February 14, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Technology, Energy & Communications on February 18, 2008. Public hearing, executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, and Energy & Communications at 1:30 PM on February 20, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 29, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 5, 2008. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading on March 7, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be $500,000 to use in capacity building and administration.
SSB 6805   Conservation markets C 133 L 08 3/25/2008 Haugen  
Bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 25, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. Promoting farm and forest land preservation and restoration through conservation markets. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 10:00 AM on January 28, 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. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive action taken 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. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 15, 2008. 1st substitute bill substituted. Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading on February 19, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources on February 21, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 29, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM on March 1, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on March 4, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended and placed on Third Reading on March 5, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 10, 2008. President signed on March 11, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 12, 2008.
SSB 6820   Student excellence S Rules X 2/29/2008 Kastama  
Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
ESB 6821 HB 3195 Fish/wildlife info C 252 L 08 3/28/2008 Hatfield  
Bill was signed into law by the governor on March 28, 2008, effective June 12, 2008. 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. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 18, 2008. Floor amendment(s) adopted and placed on Third Reading on February 19, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources on February 21, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 3:30 PM on February 25, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review at 1:30 PM on February 29, 2008. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading on March 3, 2008. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on March 6, 2008. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments and placed on third reading on March 7, 2008. IN THE SENATE: Senate concurred in House amendments on March 11, 2008. President signed on March 12, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on March 12, 2008. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Delivered to Governor on March 13, 2008.
SSB 6832   Opportunity grant program S Rules X 2/29/2008 Shin  
Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 18, 2008. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SB 6841   Possession of weapons S Higher Educ 1/28/2008 Murray  
Higher Ed Weapons Ban Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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 X 2/29/2008 Prentice  
UW Stadium Bill Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 12, 2008. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SB 6849 HB 3288 Resident students S Rules 3 3/13/2008 Oemig  
Knowledge Worker Residency Status $159,000 is provided in the Senate budget. Passed the state Senate and under consideration by the state House of Representatives. This bill is intended to help retain high-demand students recruited from around the world. The definition of "resident student" for the purposes of determining whether a student pays resident tuition rates at Washington institutions of higher education is expanded. An individual qualifies as a "resident student" if the person has lived in Washington for at least one year and holds either an H-1B, E-3, or L visa. The spouse or child of a person holding an H-1B, E-3, or L visa also qualifies as a resident student, if the person holds lawful nonimmigrant status. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and the public, four-year institutions of higher education must report on the impact of the expansion of the definition of resident student by December 1, 2012. The act expires on June 30, 2013. 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. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 16, 2008. IN THE HOUSE: Referred to Higher Education on February 19, 2008. Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2008. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:30 AM on February 27, 2008. Referred to Appropriations on February 29, 2008. WSU estimates that the fiscal amount will be just over $159,000.
SB 6856   Economic development funding S Ways & Means 1/29/2008 Prentice  
Bill has died in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 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
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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  
See H.B. 3291. 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  
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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  
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. Requires institutions of higher education to promote intellectual diversity on their campuses.
SSB 6903 HB 3329 Education capital projects S Rules X 2/29/2008 Fraser Support
Capital Prioritization Bill See House Bill 3329 The current responsibilities of the HEC Board and the individual four-year institutions with regard to prioritizing capital project proposals are repealed. Instead, OFM, in consultation with the legislative fiscal committees and the Joint Legislative and Audit Review Committee (JLARC), develops common definitions and a scoring system and process that is to be used for ranking the four-year institutions' project requests. The scoring system and process is based on the framework used by the SBCTC. By November 1 of each even-numbered year, beginning in 2008, OFM completes an objective analysis and scoring of all capital budget projects proposed by the four-year institutions. OFM conducts the scoring in consultation with the legislative fiscal committees, and submits the results to the fiscal committees, the HEC Board, and the four year institutions. Each proposed project is to be scored within a single project category, according to its primary purpose. The project categories are: (1) enrollment growth; (2) replacement and renovation; (3) major campus infrastructure; (4) research projects that promote economic growth and innovation; and (5) other categories as determined by the OFM and the legislative fiscal committees. By August 15 of each even-numbered year, beginning in 2008, each four-year institution prepares and submits a prioritized list of the projects proposed by the institution in each category. The HEC Board's capital budget recommendations to the Governor and Legislature include the relative share of the higher education capital budget that the board recommends be assigned to each project category. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM on February 11, 2008. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM and passed to Rules Committee for second reading on February 12, 2008. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SSB 6910   Western Washington Univ S Rules X 2/29/2008 Shin  
WWU Honorary Degrees Bill has died in the Senate Rules Committee. Authorizes Western Washington University to confer honorary degrees. Does not apply to Washington State University. 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. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 2008.
SB 6936   Tuition waivers S Higher Educ 2/7/2008 Hobbs No position
Bill has died in the Senate Higher Education Committee. 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 Rules X 2/29/2008 Kilmer Support
See House Concurrent Resolution 4408 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. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on February 13, 2008. Senate Rules "X" file on February 29, 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 Rules 3/14/2008   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. HIE- Majority. Recommended for confirmation and Passed to Rules on February 21, 2008. Placed on confirmation calendar on March 3, 2008.
SGA 9300   FRANCOIS FORGETTE S Confirmed 2/13/2008   Support
Confirmed 45-0 by the state Senate, no further action necessary. 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 Confirmed 3/5/2008   Support
Confirmed 44-0 by the state Senate, no further action necessary. 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. Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM on February 27, 2008. Recommended for confirmation and passed to Rules on February 28, 2008. Placed on confirmation calendar on March 3, 2008. Confirmed on March 5, 2008.
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