FINAL BILL REPORT

                 EHB 2812

                         C 183 L 92

                     Synopsis As Enacted

Brief Description:  Providing for aircraft maintenance vocational training.

By Representatives Cantwell, Mielke, Locke, Forner, Wineberry, Padden, D. Sommers, Orr, Roland, Silver, Moyer, Day, Brough, Paris, Miller, Winsley, Dellwo, McLean, Hochstatter, Haugen, Wood and Rasmussen.

House Committee on Trade & Economic Development

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

Background:  Vocational education and training plays a key role in preparing employees for the workplace, helping them to develop skills and qualify for secure jobs.  The Council on Investment in Human Capital report states that the need to enhance Washington's workplace training and education is critical.  Studies indicate that the quality of an area's workforce is a key factor in determining where businesses expand or relocate.

Summary:  For the 1991-93 biennium, $500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for allocation to a technical or community college to develop a vocational training program on the maintenance of aircraft. 

The appropriation is contingent upon an airline locating a new maintenance facility in this state.  No part of the appropriation can be spent by DTED on administrative expenses or overhead.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  89   6

Senate 43   6   (Senate amended)

House            (House refused to concur)

Senate 30   18   (Senate amended)

House            (House refused to concur)

Senate 47   0   (Senate receded)

Effective:    April 1, 1992