HB 2164-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Directs the manufacturing advisory partnership to study and make findings and recommendations related to the following aspects of Washington's manufacturing sector: (1) The work force education and training needs of the manufacturing sector;

(2) The use of manufacturing skill standards to enhance work force development and human resources practices;

(3) The activities necessary to develop regionally strategic industry clusters; and

(4) Other issues identified by the partnership.

Requires the manufacturing advisory partnership to report its findings and recommendations to the commerce and labor committee of the house of representatives and the commerce and trade committee of the senate by December 1 of each year.