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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6706

SB 6706: Research at st. universities

Concerning the commercialization of research at state universities.

Summary

  • Requires the state universities to perform one or more of several commercialization functions relating to providing collaborative research and technology transfer opportunities, publicizing their commercial processes, connecting researchers with others in technology-based industries, and providing industry interaction opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Authorizes the state universities to develop bridge funding programs, using federal and private funds, to support the formation of companies created around the technologies developed at state universities.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6706), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2010
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2010
  4. Passed HouseMar 22, 2010
  5. GovernorApr 5, 2010
  6. LawApr 5, 2010
Prime sponsor
Ed Murray (D-43)
Introduced
January 22, 2010 in the Senate
Last action
April 5, 2010
Session law
Chapter 14, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6706, SSB 6706

AN ACT Relating to commercialization of research at state universities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jerome Delvin R-8Jim Kastama D-25Paull Shin D-21Chris Marr D-6Derek Kilmer D-26Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2010
Version voted on: SSB 6706
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29002
Republican16002
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 15, 2010
Version voted on: SSB 6706
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican13005
How each member voted

Excused (5)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 22, 2010
Version voted on: SSB 6706
90 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56203
Republican34003
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Nay (2)

Excused (6)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 25, 2010
Version voted on: SSB 6706
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30001
Republican15003
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/13/2010. (SSB 6706)
  2. Chapter 14, 2010 Laws 1st Special Session. (SSB 6706)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6706)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6706)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6706)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6706)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 6706)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6706)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 6. (SSB 6706)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6706)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SSB 6706)
  12. Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (SSB 6706)
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6706)
  14. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6706)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SSB 6706)
  16. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6706)
  17. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6706)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6706)
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6706)
  20. CEDT - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6706)
  21. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6706)
  22. CEDT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6706)
  23. First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade. (SSB 6706)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 6706)
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6706)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6706)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6706)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  30. EDTI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6706)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6706)
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  33. EDTI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

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