| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Technology, Energy & Communications Committee | |
HB 1301
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Increasing the department of ecology's ability to aid the development of air quality projects.
Sponsors: Representatives B. Sullivan, Haler, Hudgins, Blake, Chase and Kenney.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/30/07
Staff: Kara Durbin (786-7133).
Background:
Many not-for-profit and state-sponsored organizations provide educational opportunities outside
the classroom for students to learn about math and science in an interactive, hands-on
environment. The Pacific Science Center, for example, provides a "Science on Wheels" program
to elementary and middle-school children, which delivers an interactive curriculum on a variety
of science topics.
The Department of Ecology (DOE) is responsible for managing and developing the state's air and
water resources. In addition to providing a regulatory function for the state, the DOE provides
environmental education programs.
Summary of Bill:
The Department of Ecology shall fund a demonstration project in conjunction with a science
museum that currently has an existing program designed to deliver science education to children
through a mobile learning vehicle. The demonstration project must enhance the existing program
so as to provide traveling exhibits that will educate students about the connection between energy
generation and clean air, the impact different sources of energy have on clean air and the
environment, and the scientific properties and different uses of energy.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on January 26, 2007.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.