BILL REQ. #:  S-3912.1 

Read first time 01/18/10.   Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.

     AN ACT Relating to commercializing research at state universities; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.63 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 28B.63 RCW to read as follows:
     The mission of the state universities, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, includes commercializing research that benefits the intermediate and long-term economic vitality of Washington and developing and strengthening university-industry relationships through the conduct of research, company and job creation, or state economic development programs. The state universities shall:
     (1) Provide leading-edge collaborative research and technology transfer opportunities;
     (2) Provide substantial opportunities for training undergraduate and graduate students through direct involvement in research and industry interactions; and
     (3) Provide a forum for effective interaction between the state's technology-based industries and its academic institutions through promotion of faculty collaboration with industry, particularly within Washington.