HOUSE BILL REPORT

HJM 4027

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As Reported by House Committee On:

Community & Economic Development & Trade

Brief Description: Requesting that a retired space shuttle orbiter be transferred to Washington's museum of flight.

Sponsors: Representatives Hasegawa, Hudgins, Maxwell, Wallace, Simpson and Kenney; by request of Governor Gregoire.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Community & Economic Development & Trade: 1/27/10 [DP].

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Petitions the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to transfer a Space Shuttle orbiter to the Seattle Museum of Flight when retired.

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TRADE

Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 8 members: Representatives Kenney, Chair; Maxwell, Vice Chair; Smith, Ranking Minority Member; Chase, Moeller, Orcutt, Parker and Probst.

Staff: Meg Van Schoorl (786-7105).

Background:

Museum of Flight.

The Museum of Flight in Seattle is a private nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Trustees. Its mission is "to acquire, preserve and exhibit historically significant air and space artifacts, which provide a foundation for scholarly research, and lifelong learning programs that inspire an interest in and understanding of science, technology, and the humanities."

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Established in 1958, the mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. The NASA is headquartered in Washington D.C. and conducts its work through four primary "mission directorates:" aeronautics, exploration systems, science, and space operations. The Space Shuttle orbiters, reusable ships created to provide regular access to space, were first launched in 1981 and have undertaken more than 120 successful flights. The Space Shuttle orbiters are slated for retirement by 2010.

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Summary of Bill:

The state Senate and the House of Representatives jointly petition the NASA to transfer either the Atlantis or Endeavour Space Shuttle orbiter to Seattle's Museum of Flight when retired. Among the reasons given for supporting the petition are:

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Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony:

None.

Persons Testifying: None.

Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.