JOINT MEMORIAL · 2009–10 SESSION

SJM 8004: Highly skilled workforce

Requesting congress take action to maintain and develop a highly-skilled workforce in Washington.

Summary

Congress and the President of the United States are urged to increase the number of available H-1B visas and mandate that employers hiring through the H-1B visa program pay a fee of $10,000 into a domestic training fund.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SJM 8004), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 23, 2009First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SJM 8004 (2019–20) Balanced federal budget · Did not pass · died in committee
SJM 8004 (2017–18) Columbia River system dams · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SJM 8004 (2015–16) Internet openness · Did not pass · died in committee
SJM 8004 (2013–14) Official election mail · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJM 8004 (2011–12) North Cascades National Park · Passed Legislature · filed with Secretary of State