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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 6515

SB 6515: Refocusing dept. of commerce

Refocusing the department of commerce, including transferring programs.

Summary

  • Directs the transfer of five programs and activities currently within the Department of Commerce (DCOM) to other state agencies.
  • Requires the DCOM, with guidance of an advisory committee and information from a group of technical experts, to develop and present for legislative approval an updated state energy strategy and implementation report by December 1, 2010, and on subsequent specified dates.
  • Directs the DCOM to create a central point of access for small business and entrepreneurial assistance, to examine mechanisms for industries to self-finance activities; and to establish a separate division for community services and housing programs.
  • Requires the Legislature's economic development committees, in consultation with others, to develop a plan for 2011 legislative consideration to create a separate state agency focused on community services and housing.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 6515), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2010
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2010
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Kastama (D-25)
Introduced
January 15, 2010 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2658
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6515, SSB 6515, 2SSB 6515

AN ACT Relating to refocusing the mission of the department of commerce, including transferring programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Kastama (D-25)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Derek Kilmer D-26Paull Shin D-21

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2010
Version voted on: 2SSB 6515
45 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28300
Republican17001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SSB 6515)
  2. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2SSB 6515)
  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 6515)
  4. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 6515)
  5. Minority; do not pass. (2SSB 6515)
  6. WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Community & Economic Development & Trade. (2SSB 6515)
  7. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SSB 6515)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (2SSB 6515)
  9. CEDT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SSB 6515)
  10. CEDT - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 6515)
  11. First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. (2SSB 6515)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 6515)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 6515)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 6515)
  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 6515)
  16. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6515)
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6515)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  20. Minority; do not pass. (2SSB 6515)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (2SSB 6515)
  22. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 6515)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 6515)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6515)
  25. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6515)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6515)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6515)
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6515)
  33. EDTI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6515)
  34. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6515)
  35. Referred to Ways & Means.
  36. And refer to Ways & Means.
  37. EDTI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  38. First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

SB 6515 in other sessions

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