SB 6619-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/16/02)

     Authorizes the establishment of the Washington climate and rural energy development center in the Washington State University energy program to serve as a central, nonregulatory clearinghouse of credible and reliable information addressing various aspects of climate change and clean energy activities.

     Provides that the center shall be funded through grants, voluntary cash and in-kind contributions.

     Authorizes the center to establish task forces and technical advisory committees composed of state and local agencies, businesses, labor groups, timber industry groups, agricultural groups, nonprofit organizations, university and college programs, and interested groups and citizens as necessary to assist in the duties in this act.