FINAL BILL REPORT

                                   SCR 8427

                             AS PASSED LEGISLATURE

Brief Description:  Requesting a study concerning high technology education.

SPONSORS: Senators Saling, Moore, Matson and Jesernig

BACKGROUND:

It is believed that the single most important factor in economic competitiveness for the state of Washington is the education and capability of the workforce.  Workforce training and retraining have been the focus of a number of initiatives in the past few years.  Keys to the expansion of the state's economic base are planning and development of high-technology industries.

SUMMARY:

The Governor shall appoint a High-Technology Study Committee to complete and submit to the Legislature no later than December 15, 1992, a preliminary study identifying the main issues and steps required to insure becoming a leader in high-technology education. 

Representation on the committee shall ensure an adequate number of members from both Eastern and Western Washington.  Representatives shall include two members from each caucus in the House of Representatives and the Senate, one member from the Department of Trade and Economic Development, one member from the Higher Education Coordinating Board, three executive officers of high-technology corporations, and three other members chosen among the citizens at large representing business, labor, government, or educational institutions.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate      Adopted

House 96    0     (House amended)

Senate      Adopted     (Senate concurred)