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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5887: Ethics in public service

Clarifying that certain technology transactions by institutions of higher education are exempt from state ethics requirements.

Summary

  • The law is clarified that the exemptions granted to certain higher education research projects also apply to sponsored research and technology transfer licensing agreements. The purpose is to ensure that Washington institutions of higher education remain competitive.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2001
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2001
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
February 7, 2001 in the Senate
Last action
January 16, 2002
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 1820

AN ACT Relating to clarifying ethics requirements for officers and employees of institutions of higher education with regard to sponsored research and technology transfer agreements;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

James West R-6Larry Sheahan R-9

Votes

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

History

  1. On motion, referred to Higher Education.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. Senate Rules "X" file.
  5. Referred to Rules.
  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  8. HIE - Majority; do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Higher Education.

SB 5887 in other sessions

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