FINAL BILL REPORT

                 SHB 1678

                     Synopsis as Enacted

                         C 134 L 93

Brief Description:  Continuing funding for Operation New Market.

By House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Eide, Brough, Wineberry, Pruitt, Valle, Quall and Sheldon).

House Committee on Trade, Economic Development & Housing

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Trade, Technology & Economic Development

Background:  Washington state provides export assistance through a variety of public programs and funding.

Summary:  The Department of Trade and Economic Development, within current resources, must work with the Tacoma World Trade Center to assist small and medium-sized businesses with export opportunities.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  98 0

Senate 45 0

Effective:  July 25, 1993