HB 1820 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/09/01)

     Finds that certain transactions by institutions of higher education that are conducted in compliance with federal regulations governing research are currently exempt from certain laws governing ethics in public service.

     Declares an intent to clarify that the exemption in RCW 42.52.030(2) also applies to technology transfer licensing agreements and that provisions of RCW 42.52.120(2) relating to open and competitive bidding do not apply to transactions exempt under RCW 42.52.030(2).