Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2879 - In-State Manufacturing (State of Washington, 66th Legislature)

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Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2879 of the State of Washington, 66th Legislature, by House Innovation, Technology & Economic Development (originally sponsored by Representatives Vick and Eslick), read first time 02/07/20. It is an act relating to fostering economic growth in Washington by supporting in-state manufacturing, adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW and creating a new section. The text states that manufacturing industries employ more than two hundred eighty-seven thousand people in Washington. It directs the department, in consultation with the leaders of the economic development committees of the legislature, to complete a study of public policies that would foster growth of all subsectors of manufacturing.

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                     ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2879


     State of Washington         66th Legislature     2020 Regular Session

     By House Innovation, Technology & Economic Development (originally
     sponsored by Representatives Vick and Eslick)

     READ FIRST TIME 02/07/20.




1        AN ACT Relating to fostering economic growth in Washington by
2    supporting in-state manufacturing; adding a new section to chapter
3    43.330 RCW; and creating a new section.


4    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:


 5       NEW SECTION.   Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that manufacturing
 6   jobs are important to all regions of Washington because of their
 7   above-average wages and strong benefits. Manufacturing industries
 8   employ more than two hundred eighty-seven thousand people in
 9   Washington. Manufacturers help drive Washington's economy, producing
10   more than fifty-eight billion dollars in goods annually and
11   accounting for nearly twelve percent of the gross state product. More
12   than eighty percent of Washington exports are manufactured goods. The
13   legislature finds that due to a complex variety of factors from
14   global competition, automation, regulatory factors, and productivity
15   gains, this sector of the economy has had output growth without
16   experiencing the desired employment growth during this cycle of
17   economic growth for the country and our state. The legislature
18   intends to investigate these factors and discuss with private sector
19   partners the full spectrum of policy levers that could improve and
20   sustain long-term job growth and regulatory certainty for this
21   critical sector of our economy. Therefore, the legislature intends
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 1   that the department of commerce complete a study, in consultation
 2   with in-state manufacturing partners.


 3       NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 43.330
 4   RCW to read as follows:
 5       (1) The department, in consultation with the leaders of the
 6   economic development committees of the legislature, is directed to
 7   complete a study of public policies that would foster growth of all
 8   subsectors of manufacturing and growth in manufacturing jobs
 9   throughout all of Washington's thirty-nine counties. The study shall
10   include a comprehensive assessment of policy recommendations that
11   will lead to improvement in regulatory conditions, infrastructure,
12   and workforce development resources that support the growth and
13   sustainability of the manufacturing sector. By December 31, 2020, the
14   department must complete the study and recommend policies that will
15   facilitate the development of manufacturing in all of Washington
16   state's counties.
17       (2) The department shall meet regularly with an advisory
18   committee convened by a statewide manufacturing association to assist
19   in the scoping of the study and evaluation of policy recommendations.
20   The department shall solicit information and analysis from other
21   state agencies that have a regulatory and tax impact on the
22   manufacturing industry. The advisory group shall be allowed to offer
23   a report as an appendix to the official study and the department's
24   policy recommendations. The advisory group shall include, but not be
25   limited to, members from each of the following industry subsectors:
26       (a) Aerospace manufacturing;
27       (b) Food manufacturing;
28       (c) Beverage manufacturing;
29       (d) Wood product manufacturing;
30       (e) Primary metal manufacturing;
31       (f) Machinery manufacturing;
32       (g) Computer and electronic product manufacturing;
33       (h) Furniture and related product manufacturing;
34       (i) Transportation equipment manufacturing;
35       (j) Chemical manufacturing;
36       (k) Plastics and rubber products manufacturing;
37       (l) Paper manufacturing;
38       (m) Printing and related support activities;
39       (n) Maritime manufacturing; and
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1   (o) Clean energy manufacturing.

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