BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2318
HB 2318: Aerospace tech institute
Creating the Washington institute of aerospace technology and manufacturing studies.
Summary
Creates the Washington Institute for Aerospace Technology and Advanced Manufacturing.
Charges the Institute with improving the state's aerospace training, education, research and development programs by coordinating, providing, and developing curriculum for a statewide consortium of schools and programs that provide aerospace education and training.
Requires the Institute to submit preliminary and final reports to the Legislature and the Governor in 2010.
Creates the Washington Aerospace Futures Account in the custody of the State Treasurer, from which the Governor may authorize expenditures for statewide aerospace workforce and industry development.
Provides that, for fiscal years 2009-11, statewide aerospace workforce and industry development programs and activities shall be supported by federal Workforce Investment Act funds or other discretionary funds administered by the Governor.
From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 2318), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate