HB 1594 - DIGEST

Creates the environmental cleanup opportunity grant program to assist in the effort to recruit the next generation of environmental cleanup professionals consistent with the green economy jobs growth initiative under RCW 43.330.310.

Provides that the program will be administered by the higher education coordinating board.

Authorizes the higher education coordinating board to award up to ten conditional scholarships in a twelve-month period to eligible participants from the funds appropriated to the board from the state toxics control account, or from any private donations, or any other funds given to the board for this program.

Creates the environmental cleanup opportunity grant account.