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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1444: Advanced technology research

Adopting the advanced technology research initiative.

Summary

  • The Advanced Technology Research Initiative is created to enhance the environment for advanced technology and to stimulate greater economic vitality in Washington. The University of Washington and Washington State University are each directed to recruit new advanced technology initiatives and to provide matching dollars for new federal grant opportunities.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1444), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Van Luven (R-48)
Introduced
January 27, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998
Companion bill
SB 5443
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Van Luven (R-48)

22 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Frank Chopp D-43Jeff Morris D-40Shirley Hankins R-8Renee Radcliff R-21Don Carlson R-49Helen Sommers D-36Phil Dyer R-5John Blalock D-33Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Al O'Brien D-1Karen Keiser D-33Patty Butler D-32Alex Wood D-3Pat Scott D-38Grace Cole D-32Dawn Mason D-37Jim Dunn R-17Dave Schmidt R-44Mike Cooper D-21Jeff Gombosky D-3Val Ogden D-49Ed Murray D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

HB 1444 in other sessions

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