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Senate Bill Report SB 5269 — Transforming and Growing Washington State Manufacturing (as of January 19, 2023)

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Senate Bill Report on SB 5269, as of January 19, 2023, titled "An act relating to transforming and growing Washington State manufacturing." Committee activity listed is Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade on 1/19/23. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to oversee an independent assessment, which includes an assessment of how the transition to net zero emissions by 2050 will impact manufacturing in Washington, and to appoint an industrial policy advisor. An interim report is due on January 1, 2024 and the final report is due on October 1, 2024. The staff summary of public testimony records OTHER testimony that the bill is not in the Department of Commerce's budget.

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Date
2023-02-02
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2023 02 02 A30624 D250744 Bill Report 5269 Sbr Bfgt Ta 23

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“Senate Bill Report SB 5269 — Transforming and Growing Washington State Manufacturing (as of January 19, 2023).” Original at app.leg.wa.gov, dated 2023-02-02. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/2023-02-02-2023-02-02-a30624-d250744-bill-report-5269-sbr-bfgt-ta-23/, SHA-256 06a72f29999eaabb176e1f82f20f112be67105196cfd14f7b562632ae7e31d33.

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                             SENATE BILL REPORT
                                   SB 5269

                                      As of January 19, 2023

Title: An act relating to transforming and growing Washington State manufacturing.

Brief Description: Concerning Washington State manufacturing.

Sponsors: Senators Shewmake, Keiser, Nguyen, Randall, Valdez and Wellman.

Brief History:
     Committee Activity: Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade: 1/19/23.


                                     Brief Summary of Bill
           • Directs the Department of (Commerce) to oversee an independent
             assessment of opportunities to capture new and emerging industries, and
             strengthen its existing manufacturing base.
           • Directs Commerce to appoint an industrial policy advisor.


SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES, GAMING & TRADE

     Staff: Clint McCarthy

     Background: Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is
     the lead state agency tasked with enhancing and promoting community and economic
     vitality in Washington. As the agency responsible for growing the Washington State
     economy, it supports sector leads in areas such as aerospace, agriculture and food
     manufacturing, clean technology, information and communication technology, the creative
     economy, forest products, life sciences and biotechnology, maritime, and the military.
     Sector leads work closely with the Governor, industry heads, and government leaders to
     develop strategies to support business growth statewide.

     The Washington BEST Manufacturing Act. In 2021, the Legislature passed The




     This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative
     members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
     constitute a statement of legislative intent.

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     Washington BEST Manufacturing Act (act), which directed Commerce to develop a
     biennial report on the state of the manufacturing and research and development industry and
     workforce. The report must identify progress or challenges the state has encountered in
     achieving the goal and identify recommendations. Commerce must convene a
     Manufacturing Council to advise and consult on the development of the biennial report and
     recommendations. The act also established a Workforce Innovation Sector Lead within
     Commerce.

     Summary of Bill: The Washington Clean Manufacturing Leadership Act is created and
     directs Commerce to oversee an independent assessment of opportunities to capture new
     and emerging industries, and strengthen its existing manufacturing base. An interim report
     is due on January 1, 2024 and the final report is due on October 1, 2024. The independent
     assessment has a variety of requirements that include, but are not limited to:
         • an assessment of how the transition to net zero emissions by 2050 will impact
            manufacturing in Washington;
         • an assessment of the needs of the state's existing manufacturers;
         • the identification of opportunities to build and maximize environmental and economic
            benefits of a circular economy in new and existing industries; and
         • the identification of requirements to attract new investment.

     The assessment will not replace but may inform the manufacturing council, which advises
     and consults Commerce.

     Commerce is directed to appoint an industrial policy advisor to ensure that Washington
     fully leverages available federal funding for manufacturing to meet the state's economic
     development goals.

     Appropriation: None.

     Fiscal Note: Requested on January 11, 2023.

     Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.

     Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

     Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: Manufacturing jobs provide pathways into
     the middle class for jobs. Many manufacturers have moved out of state and out of the
     country in search of more profits. The study in this bill will help us understand how the
     transition to zero emissions will impact the sector. Passing this bill will bring jobs back to
     Washington. We've worked hard to move away from fossil fuels to put us on clean energy.
     The emissions target for 2050 is exciting. We really need to work to make sure we are
     manufacturing things as cleanly as we can and that we are making things close to home.

     OTHER: This bill is not in the Department of Commerce's budget. However, it does


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     complement a lot of the work we do. It complements the BEST committee that was
     established two years ago. The new position would help us identify more federal funds
     opportunities for the manufacturing sector.

     Persons Testifying: PRO: Brenda Wiest, Teamsters 117; Robin Everett, Sierra Club;
     Jessica Koski, BlueGreen Alliance; Gaylan Prescott, United Steelworkers Union, District
     12.

     OTHER: Stephanie Celt, Washington Department of Commerce.

     Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: No one.




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