BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5521: State university technology

Regarding commercialization of state university technology.

Summary

Authorizes the state universities to establish or administer funding programs for entities involved in collaborative projects pertaining to the commercialization of university-developed technologies.
Authorizes the state universities to form or participate in the formation of nonprofit and for-profit entities in connection with funding programs for the commercialization of university-developed technologies.
Exempts specified information from disclosure under the Public Records Act relating to funding programs and collaborative projects for the commercialization of university-developed technologies.

From the House Bill Analysis 2011 (SB 5521), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to the commercialization of state university technology;

Passed March 1, 2011

Version voted on: SB 5521

48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	26	0	1	0
Republican	22	0	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Dec 7, 2011Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 26, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 22, 2011By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Mar 3, 2011First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Mar 1, 2011Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 1, 2011Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 0.
Feb 28, 2011Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 18, 2011Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 17, 2011HEWD - Majority; do pass.
Jan 28, 2011First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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