HB 2613-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Establishes the Washington innovation industries enabling act to: (1) Enable industry-sponsored organizations to work collaberatively and provide technical and other joint assistance to help industrial producers meet certain needs; |
(2) Assist industrial producers to improve productivity and reduce costs within a globally competitive environment and remove impairments to their ability to compete in local, domestic, and foreign markets; and |
(3) Promote industry clusters individually and as part of a comprehensive state strategy to enhance the innovativeness, quality, reputation, and sales of the state's industrial products. |
Authorizes the director of the department of commerce to implement, administer, and enforce the act. |
Establishes the innovation industry program in the department of commerce. |
Creates the innovation industry account. |