HB 2613 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Establishes the Washington innovation industries enabling act to: (1) Enable industry-sponsored organizations to provide technical and other assistance to help industrial producers meet certain needs;

(2) Assist industrial producers to improve productivity and reduce costs within a globally competitive environment and remove impairments to their ability to compete in local, domestic, and foreign markets; and

(3) Promote industry sectors individually and as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance the quality, reputation, and sales of the state's industrial products.

Authorizes the executive director of Innovate Washington to implement, administer, and enforce the act.

Establishes the innovation industry grant program in Innovate Washington.

Creates the innovation industry grant account.