HB 2308-S2 - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) |
Creates the Washington council on aerospace in the office of the governor. |
Requires the Washington council on aerospace to: (1) Provide counsel and advice to the governor and the legislature on public policies that will strengthen the aerospace industry and support its job growth in Washington; |
(2) Take joint action to integrate training and education with research and development; |
(3) Consult, as necessary, with the director of the department of labor and industries, the commissioner of the employment security department, or the superintendent of public instruction to assist in the development of policies to carry out the purposes of the act; |
(4) Meet with the governor at least twice annually; and |
(5) Report to the governor and legislature on the state of the state's aerospace industry and the activities and accomplishments of the council in the previous calendar year. |
Requires the Washington council on aerospace or the organizations represented by its members to apply for public and private grants and donations for training, education, research, development, and other activities relevant to the council's responsibilities under the act. |
Creates the Washington aerospace council account. |