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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2879

HB 2879: In-state manufacturing

Fostering economic growth in Washington by supporting in-state manufacturing.

Summary

  • Directs the Department of Commerce (Commerce), in consultation with the Legislature, to complete a study of public policies to grow manufacturing subsectors and manufacturing jobs throughout all Washington counties.
  • Requires Commerce to regularly meet with an advisory group of manufacturing stakeholders, and consult with certain state agencies, in its completion of the study.
  • Requires Commerce to complete the study and recommend policies to develop manufacturing across the state by December 31, 2020.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 2879), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 19, 2020
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brandon Vick (R-18)
Introduced
January 28, 2020 in the House
Last action
March 12, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2879, ESHB 2879

AN ACT Relating to fostering economic growth in Washington by supporting in-state manufacturing;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brandon Vick (R-18)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Carolyn Eslick R-39

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 19, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2879
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2879)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESHB 2879)
  3. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (ESHB 2879)
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2879)
  5. FIET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2879)
  6. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade. (ESHB 2879)
  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2879)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2879)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2879)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2879)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2879)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2879)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  16. ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2879)
  17. ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  18. First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.

HB 2879 in other sessions

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

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