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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.382 - Pollinator extension education and outreach program.

RCW 28B.30.382
Pollinator extension education and outreach program.
The Washington State University extension program must develop a pollinator extension education and outreach program and develop a statewide, science-based, pollinator education plan to educate beekeepers, agricultural producers, land managers, licensed pesticide applicators, other professionals, and the public. The plan should emphasize pollinator best management practices for both native and managed species.
[ 2021 c 278 § 6.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Intent—2021 c 278: See note following RCW 43.23.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.520 - Statewide off-campus telecommunications system—Authorized—Purpose, education in high-technology fields—Availability of facilities.

RCW 28B.30.520
Statewide off-campus telecommunications system—Authorized—Purpose, education in high-technology fields—Availability of facilities.
The board of regents of Washington State University is hereby authorized to establish a statewide off-campus telecommunications system to provide for graduate and continuing education in high-technology fields to citizens of the state of Washington. The statewide telecommunications system shall be administered by Washington State University with the advice of the high-technology coordinating board. Washington State University shall make the facilities of the statewide telecommunications system available to other institutions of higher education when specific program needs so require.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 72 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.531 - Business assistance account.

RCW 28B.30.531
Business assistance account.
The business assistance account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the expansion of business assistance services delivered by the small business development center created in RCW 28B.30.530. Only the administrator of the center or the administrator's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2009 c 486 § 2.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Intent—2009 c 486: See notes following RCW 28B.30.530.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.533 - Construction of RCW 28B.30.530—Conflict with federal requirements.

RCW 28B.30.533
Construction of RCW 28B.30.530—Conflict with federal requirements.
If any part of RCW 28B.30.530 is found to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of RCW 28B.30.530 is hereby declared to be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and such finding or determination shall not affect the operation of the remainder of RCW 28B.30.530 in its application to the agencies concerned.
[ 1984 c 77 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.535 - International marketing program for agricultural commodities and trade (IMPACT) center created—Primary functions.

RCW 28B.30.535
International marketing program for agricultural commodities and trade (IMPACT) center created—Primary functions.
There is created an international marketing program for agricultural commodities and trade (IMPACT) center at Washington State University.
In carrying out each of its responsibilities under RCW 28B.30.537, the primary functions of the center shall be: Providing practical solutions to marketing-related problems; and developing and disseminating information which is directly applicable to the marketing of agricultural commodities and goods from this state in foreign countries or to introducing the production of commodities and goods in this state for marketing in foreign countries.
[ 1985 c 39 § 1; 1984 c 57 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1985 c 39: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 30, 1985." [ 1985 c 39 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.537 - IMPACT center—Duties.

RCW 28B.30.537
IMPACT center—Duties.
The IMPACT center shall:
(1) Coordinate the teaching, research, and extension expertise of the college of agriculture and home economics at Washington State University to assist in:
(a) The design and development of information and strategies to expand the long-term international markets for Washington agricultural products; and
(b) The dissemination of such information and strategies to Washington exporters, overseas users, and public and private trade organizations;
(2) Research and identify current impediments to increased exports of Washington agricultural products, and determine methods of surmounting those impediments and opportunities for exporting new agricultural products and commodities to foreign markets;
(3) Prepare curricula to present and distribute information concerning international trade in agricultural commodities and products to students, exporters, international traders, and the public;
(4) Provide high quality research and graduate education and professional nondegree training in international trade in agricultural commodities in cooperation with other existing programs;
(5) Ensure that activities of the center adequately reflect the objectives for the state's agricultural market development programs established by the department of agriculture as the lead state agency for such programs under chapter 43.23 RCW; and
(6) Link itself through cooperative agreements with the center for international trade in forest products at the University of Washington, the state department of agriculture, the department of commerce, Washington's agriculture businesses and associations, and other state agency data collection, processing, and dissemination efforts.
[ 2023 c 470 § 2007; 1998 c 245 § 20; 1995 c 399 § 28. Prior: 1987 c 505 § 14; 1987 c 195 § 3; 1985 c 39 § 2; 1984 c 57 § 2.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Effective date—1985 c 39: See note following RCW 28B.30.535.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.539 - IMPACT center—Director.

RCW 28B.30.539
IMPACT center—Director.
The IMPACT center shall be administered by a director appointed by the dean of the college of agriculture and home economics of Washington State University.
[ 1985 c 39 § 3; 1984 c 57 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1985 c 39: See note following RCW 28B.30.535.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.541 - IMPACT center—Use of research and services—Fees.

RCW 28B.30.541
IMPACT center—Use of research and services—Fees.
The governor, the legislature, state agencies, and the public may use the IMPACT center's trade policy research and advisory services as may be needed. The IMPACT center shall establish a schedule of fees for actual services rendered.
[ 1985 c 39 § 4; 1984 c 57 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1985 c 39: See note following RCW 28B.30.535.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.543 - IMPACT center—Contributions and support.

RCW 28B.30.543
IMPACT center—Contributions and support.
The IMPACT center shall aggressively solicit financial contributions and support from nonstate sources, including the agricultural industries and producer organizations and individuals, to help fund its research and education programs, and shall use previously appropriated funds of Washington State University and existing resources as much as is possible to further the center's activities.
[ 1985 c 39 § 5; 1984 c 57 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1985 c 39: See note following RCW 28B.30.535.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.630 - Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Definitions.

RCW 28B.30.630
Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Definitions.
As used in RCW 28B.30.630 through 28B.30.638 the following definitions apply:
(1) "Sea grant" means the Washington state sea grant program.
(2) "Cooperative extension" means the cooperative extension service of Washington State University.
[ 1990 c 289 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.632 - Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Local field agents.

RCW 28B.30.632
Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Local field agents.
(1) The sea grant and cooperative extension shall jointly administer a program to provide field agents to work with local governments, property owners, and the general public to increase the propagation of shellfish, and to address Puget Sound water quality problems within Kitsap, Mason, and Jefferson counties that may limit shellfish propagation potential. The sea grant and cooperative extension shall each make available the services of no less than two agents within these counties for the purposes of this section.
(2) The responsibilities of the field agents shall include but not be limited to the following:
(a) Provide technical assistance to property owners, marine industry owners and operators, and others, regarding methods and practices to address nonpoint and point sources of pollution of Puget Sound;
(b) Provide technical assistance to address water quality problems limiting opportunities for enhancing the recreational harvest of shellfish;
(c) Provide technical assistance in the management and increased production of shellfish to facility operators or to those interested in establishing an operation;
(d) Assist local governments to develop and implement education and public involvement activities related to Puget Sound water quality;
(e) Assist in coordinating local water quality programs with regionwide and statewide programs;
(f) Provide information and assistance to local watershed committees.
(3) The sea grant and cooperative extension shall mutually coordinate their field agent activities to avoid duplicative efforts and to ensure that the full range of responsibilities under RCW 28B.30.632 through * 28B.30.636 are carried out. They shall consult with the Puget Sound partnership, created in RCW 90.71.210, and ensure consistency with any of the Puget Sound partnership's water quality management plans.
(4) Recognizing the special expertise of both agencies, the sea grant and cooperative extension shall cooperate to divide their activities as follows:
(a) Sea grant shall have primary responsibility to address water quality issues related to activities within Puget Sound, and to provide assistance regarding the management and improvement of shellfish production; and
(b) Cooperative extension shall have primary responsibility to address upland and freshwater activities affecting Puget Sound water quality and associated watersheds.
[ 2007 c 341 § 64; 1990 c 289 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28B.30.636 was repealed by 1998 c 245 § 176.
Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.634 - Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Matching requirements.

RCW 28B.30.634
Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Matching requirements.
Sea grant and cooperative extension shall require a match from nonstate sources of at least twenty-five percent of the cost of the services provided, and not exceeding fifty percent of the cost. The match may be either monetary compensation or in-kind services, such as the provision for office space or clerical support. Only direct costs of providing the services, excluding costs of administrative overhead, may be included in the estimate of costs.
[ 1990 c 289 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.638 - Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Captions not law.

RCW 28B.30.638
Puget Sound water quality field agents program—Captions not law.
Captions as used in RCW 28B.30.630 through 28B.30.638 constitute no part of the law.
[ 1990 c 289 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.640 - Climate and rural energy development center—Definitions.

RCW 28B.30.640
Climate and rural energy development center—Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 28B.30.642 and 28B.30.644 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Center" means the Washington climate and rural energy development center.
(2) "Clean energy activities" means: (a) Activities related to renewable resources including electricity generation facilities fueled by water, wind, solar energy, geothermal energy, landfill gas, or bioenergy; (b) programs and industries promoting research, development, or commercialization of fuel cells and qualified alternative energy resources as defined in RCW 19.29A.090; (c) energy efficiency measures or technologies; and (d) technologies designed to significantly reduce the use of or emissions from motor vehicle fuels.
(3) "Climate change" means a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere.
[ 2002 c 250 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2002 c 250: "The legislature makes the following findings:
(1) A vast and growing body of research and information about changes to our global, national, and regional climates is being produced by a variety of sources.
(2) Much of this research and information holds important value in helping scientists, citizens, businesses, and public policymakers understand how Washington may be affected by these changes.
(3) It is in the public interest to support efforts to promote discussion and understanding of the potential effects of climate change on Washington's water supply, agriculture, natural resources, coastal infrastructure, public health, and economy, and to encourage the formulation of sound recommendations for avoiding, mitigating, and responding to those effects.
(4) The state should support the establishment of a central clearinghouse to serve as an impartial, unbiased source of credible and reliable information about climate change for the public." [ 2002 c 250 § 1.]
Effective date—2002 c 250: "This act takes effect July 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 250 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.642 - Climate and rural energy development center—Authorized.

RCW 28B.30.642
Climate and rural energy development center—Authorized.
The legislature authorizes the establishment of the Washington climate and rural energy development center in the Washington State University energy program to serve as a central, nonregulatory clearinghouse of credible and reliable information addressing various aspects of climate change and clean energy activities.
[ 2002 c 250 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2002 c 250: See notes following RCW 28B.30.640.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.644 - Climate and rural energy development center—Funding.

RCW 28B.30.644
Climate and rural energy development center—Funding.
The center shall be funded through grants, and voluntary monetary and in-kind contributions.
[ 2002 c 250 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2002 c 250: See notes following RCW 28B.30.640.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.646 - Alternative jet fuels work group.

RCW 28B.30.646
Alternative jet fuels work group. (Expires January 1, 2029.)
(1) Washington State University must convene an alternative jet fuels work group to further the development of alternative jet fuel as a productive industry in Washington. The work group must include members from the legislature and sectors involved in alternative jet fuel research, development, production, and utilization. The work group must provide a report including any pertinent recommendations to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024, and December 1st of every even-numbered year until December 1, 2028.
(2) This section expires January 1, 2029.
[ 2023 c 232 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 232 §§ 1-7: See note following RCW 70A.535.010.
Automatic expiration date exemption—2023 c 232: See note following RCW 82.04.287.
Intent—2023 c 232: See note following RCW 70A.535.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.650 - Diversity in clinical trials.

RCW 28B.30.650
Diversity in clinical trials.
If at any time Washington State University receives funding from the national institutes of health to conduct clinical trials of drugs or medical devices, Washington State University shall adopt a policy concerning the identification and recruitment of persons who are members of underrepresented demographic groups to participate in clinical trials of drugs and medical devices. This policy must include requirements to:
(1) Adopt a policy concerning the identification and recruitment of persons who are members of underrepresented demographic groups to participate in clinical trials. This policy must include requirements that investigators who are conducting clinical trials collaborate with community-based organizations and use methods recognized by the United States food and drug administration to identify and recruit such persons to participate in those clinical trials;
(2) Provide information to trial participants in languages other than English;
(3) Provide translation services or bilingual staff for trial screening;
(4) Provide culturally specific recruitment materials alongside general enrollment materials; and
(5) Provide electronic consent when not prohibited by the granting entity or federal regulations.
[ 2023 c 426 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.700 - Construction, remodeling, improvement, financing through bonds, authorized.

RCW 28B.30.700
Construction, remodeling, improvement, financing through bonds, authorized.
The board of regents of Washington State University is empowered, in accordance with the provisions of RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780, to provide for the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation and improvement of buildings and facilities authorized by the legislature for the use of the university and to finance the payment thereof by bonds payable out of a special fund from revenues hereafter derived from the payment of building fees, gifts, bequests or grants, and such additional funds as the legislature may provide.
[ 1985 c 390 § 41; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.700. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.80.500.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.710 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.30.710
Definitions.
The following terms, whenever used or referred to in RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780, shall have the following meaning, excepting in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) The word "board" means the board of regents of Washington State University.
(2) The words "building fees" mean the building fees charged students registering at the university, but shall not mean special tuition or other fees charged such students or fees, charges, rentals, and other income derived from any or all revenue-producing lands, buildings, and facilities of the university, heretofore or hereafter acquired, constructed or installed, including but not limited to income from rooms, dormitories, dining rooms, hospitals, infirmaries, housing or student activity buildings, vehicular parking facilities, land or the appurtenances thereon.
(3) The words "bond retirement fund" mean the special fund created by RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780, to be known as the Washington State University bond retirement fund.
(4) The word "bonds" means the bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund.
(5) The word "projects" means the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation, or improvement of any building or other facility of the university authorized by the legislature at any time and to be financed by the issuance and sale of bonds.
[ 1985 c 390 § 42; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.710. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.80.510.]
NOTES:
Revenue bonds for construction of buildings and acquisition of facilities: RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.720 - Contracts, issuance of evidences of indebtedness, bonds, acceptance of grants.

RCW 28B.30.720
Contracts, issuance of evidences of indebtedness, bonds, acceptance of grants.
In addition to the powers conferred under existing law, the board is authorized and shall have the power:
(1) To contract for the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation and improvement of such buildings or other facilities of the university as are or may be authorized by the legislature.
(2) To finance the same by the issuance of bonds secured by the pledge of any or all of the revenues and receipts of the bond retirement fund.
(3) Without limitation of the foregoing, to accept grants from the United States government, or any federal or state agency or instrumentality, or any public or private corporation, association, or person to aid in defraying the costs of any such projects.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.720. Prior: 1963 c 182 § 3; 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.80.520.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.740 - Washington State University bond retirement fund—Composition—Pledge of building fees.

RCW 28B.30.740
Washington State University bond retirement fund—Composition—Pledge of building fees.
For the purpose of paying and securing the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due, there is created in the custody of the state treasurer a special trust fund to be known as the Washington State University bond retirement fund. An appropriation is not required for expenditures from the fund. There shall be paid into the fund, the following:
(1) One-half of such building fees as the board may from time to time determine, or such larger portion as may be necessary to prevent default in the payments required to be made out of the bond retirement fund;
(2) Any grants which may be made, or may become available, for the purpose of furthering the construction of any authorized projects, or for the repayment of the costs thereof;
(3) Such additional funds as the legislature may provide.
While any bonds issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or any interest thereon remain unpaid, the bond retirement fund shall be available solely for the payment thereof except as provided in RCW 28B.30.750(5). As a part of the contract of sale of such bonds, the board shall undertake to charge and collect building fees and to deposit the portion of such fees in the bond retirement fund in amounts which will be sufficient to pay the principal of, and interest on all such bonds outstanding.
[ 2009 c 499 § 4; 1985 c 390 § 44; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.740. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 5. Formerly RCW 28.80.540.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.741 - Washington State University bond retirement fund—Disposition of certain revenues from scientific school lands.

RCW 28B.30.741
Washington State University bond retirement fund—Disposition of certain revenues from scientific school lands.
All moneys received from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act for a scientific school; all interest or income arising from the proceeds of the sale of such lands or of the timber, fallen timber, stone, gravel or other valuable material thereon, except for investment income derived pursuant to RCW 43.84.080 and, less the allocation to the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160; and all moneys received as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands shall be deposited in the "Washington State University bond retirement fund" to be expended for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.30.740.
[ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 76; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.741. Prior: 1965 c 77 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.80.541.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.742 - Washington State University bond retirement fund—Disposition of certain revenues from agricultural college lands.

RCW 28B.30.742
Washington State University bond retirement fund—Disposition of certain revenues from agricultural college lands.
Whenever federal law shall permit all moneys received from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act for an agricultural college, all interest or income arising from the proceeds of the sale of such lands or of the timber, fallen timber, stone, gravel or other valuable material thereon, except for investment income derived pursuant to RCW 43.84.080 and, less the allocation to the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160; and all moneys received as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands shall be deposited in the Washington State University bond retirement fund to be expended for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.30.740.
[ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 77; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.742. Prior: 1965 c 77 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.80.542.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.750 - Additional powers of board—Issuance of bonds, investments, transfer of funds, etc.

RCW 28B.30.750
Additional powers of board—Issuance of bonds, investments, transfer of funds, etc.
The board is hereby empowered:
(1) To reserve the right to issue bonds later on a parity with any bonds being issued;
(2) To authorize the investing of moneys in the bond retirement fund and any reserve account therein;
(3) To authorize the transfer of money from the Washington State University building account to the bond retirement fund when necessary to prevent a default in the payments required to be made out of such fund;
(4) To create a reserve account or accounts in the bond retirement fund to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on any bonds;
(5) To authorize the transfer to the Washington State University building account of any money on deposit in the bond retirement fund in excess of debt service for a period of three years from the date of such transfer on all outstanding bonds payable out of such fund. However, during the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer to the Washington State University building account moneys that are in excess of the debt service due within the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium from the date of such transfer on all outstanding bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund. However, during the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer to the Washington State University building account moneys that are in excess of the debt service due within the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium from the date of such transfer on all outstanding bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund.
[ 2023 c 474 § 8026; 2021 c 332 § 7028; 2019 c 413 § 7026; 2018 c 2 § 7020; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 3 § 7028; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 § 7029; 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7021; 2010 1st sp.s. c 36 § 6009; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.750. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 6. Formerly RCW 28.80.550.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2023 c 474: See notes following RCW 28A.320.330.
Effective date—2021 c 332: See note following RCW 43.19.501.
Effective date—2019 c 413: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.
Effective date—2018 c 2: See note following RCW 28B.10.027.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 43.160.080.
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 19: See note following RCW 43.34.080.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 48: See note following RCW 39.35B.050.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 43.155.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.760 - Refunding bonds.

RCW 28B.30.760
Refunding bonds.
The board is hereby empowered to issue refunding bonds to provide funds to refund any or all outstanding bonds payable from the bond retirement fund and to pay any redemption premium payable on such outstanding bonds being refunded. Such refunding bonds may be issued in the manner and on terms and conditions and with the covenants permitted by RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 for the issuance of bonds. The refunding bonds shall be payable out of the bond retirement fund and shall not constitute an obligation either general or special, of the state or a general obligation of Washington State University or the board. The board may exchange the refunding bonds at par for the bonds which are being refunded or may sell them in such manner, at such price and at such rate or rates of interest as it deems for the best interest of the university.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 56 § 29; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 103; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.760. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 7. Formerly RCW 28.80.560.]
NOTES:
Purpose—1970 ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 39.52.020.
Validation—Saving—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 232: See notes following RCW 39.52.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.770 - Bonds not general obligations—Legislature may provide additional means of payment.

RCW 28B.30.770
Bonds not general obligations—Legislature may provide additional means of payment.
The bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 shall not be general obligations of the state of Washington, but shall be limited obligation bonds payable only from the special fund created for their payment. The legislature may provide additional means for raising money for the payment of interest and principal of said bonds. RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for such payment. The power given to the legislature by this section to provide additional means for raising money is permissive, and shall not in any way be construed as a pledge of the general credit of the state of Washington.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.770. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 8. Formerly RCW 28.80.570.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.780 - Other laws not repealed or limited.

RCW 28B.30.780
Other laws not repealed or limited.
RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 is concurrent with other legislation with reference to providing funds for the construction of buildings at Washington State University, and is not to be construed as repealing or limiting any existing provision of law with reference thereto.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.780. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 9. Formerly RCW 28.80.580.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.800 - Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College.

RCW 28B.30.800
Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College.
See RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.810 - Dairy/forage and agricultural research facility—Rainier school farm—Revolving fund—Lease of herd, lands, authorized.

RCW 28B.30.810
Dairy/forage and agricultural research facility—Rainier school farm—Revolving fund—Lease of herd, lands, authorized.
(1) Washington State University shall establish and operate a dairy/forage and agricultural research facility at the Rainier school farm.
(2) Local funds generated through operation of this facility shall be managed in a revolving fund, established herewith, by the university. This fund shall consist of all moneys received in connection with the operation of the facility and any moneys appropriated to the fund by law. Disbursements from the revolving fund shall be on authorization of the president of the university or the president's designee. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, this fund, to be known as the dairy/forage facility revolving fund, shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required to permit expenditures and payment of obligations from the fund.
(3) In the event state funding is not sufficient to operate the dairy cattle herd, the university is authorized to lease the herd, together with the land necessary to maintain the same, for such period and upon such terms as the university board of regents shall deem proper.
[ 1988 c 57 § 1; 1981 c 238 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Savings—Liabilities, rights, actions, contracts—1981 c 238: See notes following RCW 72.01.140.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.901 - Establishment of administrative units to coordinate energy education or energy program delivery programs.

RCW 28B.30.901
Establishment of administrative units to coordinate energy education or energy program delivery programs.
In addition to the powers and duties transferred, Washington State University shall have the authority to establish administrative units as may be necessary to coordinate either energy education or energy program delivery programs, or both, and to revise, restructure, redirect, or eliminate programs transferred to Washington State University based on available funding or to better serve the people and businesses of Washington state.
[ 1996 c 186 § 202.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.30 - Washington State University. › 28B.30.902 - Lind dryland research unit—Income from leased property.

RCW 28B.30.902
Lind dryland research unit—Income from leased property.
(1) The Washington state treasury has been named a devisee of certain property pursuant to a will executed by Cleora Neare on July 14, 1982. Under *RCW 79.01.612, property that has been devised to the state is to be managed and controlled by the department of natural resources. The legislature hereby finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the real property devised to the state under the will to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Washington State University Lind dryland research unit located in Adams county and sell the remaining property for the benefit of the common schools.
(2) Washington State University is hereby granted ownership, management, and control of the real property legally described as all of Section 6, and the west half of Section 5, Township 17, Range 34 East E.W.M., Adams county, Washington, upon close of probate, or sooner if the property can be transferred without cost, other than costs properly allocated to the state as devisee under probate, to Washington State University.
Upon transfer of this property, the parcel shall become part of the Washington State University Lind dryland research unit. Any and all lease income derived from current leases on the property shall be deposited in a dedicated Washington State University local account for the benefit of the Lind dryland research unit.
(3) The department of natural resources shall sell the real property legally described as lots 28 and 29, block 10, Neilson Brothers plat, City of Lind, Adams county and the proceeds of the sale shall be deposited into the permanent common school fund.
[ 1997 c 45 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.612 was recodified as RCW 79.10.030 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 555.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.010 - Designation.

RCW 28B.35.010
Designation.
The regional universities shall be located and designated as follows: At Bellingham, Western Washington University; at Cheney, Eastern Washington University; at Ellensburg, Central Washington University.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 44. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.40.010; prior: 1967 c 47 § 6; 1961 c 62 § 2; 1957 c 147 § 2; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 251, part; 1897 c 118 § 212; 1893 c 107 § 1; RRS § 4604, part. (ii) 1937 c 23 § 1; RRS § 4604-1. (iii) 1937 c 23 § 2; RRS § 4604-2. (iv) 1937 c 23 § 3; RRS § 4604-3. Formerly RCW 28B.40.010, part; 28.81.010.]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.050 - Primary purposes—Eligibility requirements for designation as regional university.

RCW 28B.35.050
Primary purposes—Eligibility requirements for designation as regional university.
The primary purposes of the regional universities shall be to offer undergraduate and graduate education programs through the master's degree, including programs of a practical and applied nature, directed to the educational and professional needs of the residents of the regions they serve; to act as receiving institutions for transferring community college students; and to provide extended occupational and complementary studies programs that continue or are otherwise integrated with the educational services of the region's community colleges.
No college shall be eligible for designation as a regional university until it has been in operation for at least twenty years and has been authorized to offer master's degree programs in more than three fields.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.100 - Trustees—Appointment—Terms—Quorum—Vacancies.

RCW 28B.35.100
Trustees—Appointment—Terms—Quorum—Vacancies.
(1) The governance of each of the regional universities shall be vested in a board of trustees consisting of eight members, one of whom shall be a student. The governor shall select the student member from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the governing body of the associated students. They shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and, except for the student member, shall hold their offices for a term of six years from the first day of October and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The student member shall hold his or her office for a term of one year from the first day of July and until the first day of July of the following year or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is later. The student member shall be a full-time student in good standing at the respective university at the time of appointment.
(2) Five members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In case of a vacancy, or when an appointment is made after the date of expiration of the term, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the trustee whose office has become vacant or expired.
(3) Except for the term of the student member, no more than the terms of two members will expire simultaneously on the last day of September in any one year.
(4) A student appointed under this section shall excuse himself or herself from participation or voting on matters relating to the hiring, discipline, or tenure of faculty members and personnel.
[ 2006 c 78 § 3; 1998 c 95 § 3; 1985 c 137 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 103 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 45. Prior: 1973 c 62 § 11; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.40.100; prior: 1967 ex.s. c 5 § 2; 1957 c 147 § 3; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 251 § 1, part; 1897 c 118 § 212; 1893 c 107 § 1; RRS § 4604, part. (ii) 1909 c 97 p 251 § 2; 1897 c 118 § 213; 1893 c 107 § 2; RRS § 4605. Formerly RCW 28B.40.100, part; 28.81.020.]
NOTES:
Present terms not affected—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 103: See notes following RCW 28B.20.100.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.105 - Trustees—Organization and officers of board—Quorum.

RCW 28B.35.105
Trustees—Organization and officers of board—Quorum.
Each board of regional university trustees shall elect one of its members chair, and it shall elect a secretary, who may or may not be a member of the board. Each board shall have power to adopt bylaws for its government and for the government of the school, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with law, and to prescribe the duties of its officers, committees, and employees. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business.
[ 2011 c 336 § 726; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 46. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.40.105; prior: 1909 p 252 § 3; RRS § 4606; prior: 1897 c 118 § 214; 1893 c 107 § 3. Formerly RCW 28B.40.105, part; 28.81.030 and 28.81.050(1), (2).]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.110 - Trustees—Open public meetings.

RCW 28B.35.110
Trustees—Open public meetings.
Each board of regional university trustees shall hold at least two regular meetings each year, at such times as may be provided by the board, and shall follow procedures for open public meetings in chapter 42.30 RCW. Each board shall provide time for public comment at each meeting. Special meetings shall be held as may be deemed necessary, whenever called by the chair or by a majority of the board. Public notice of all meetings shall be given in accordance with *chapter 42.32 RCW.
[ 2012 c 228 § 3; 2011 c 336 § 727; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 47. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.40.110; prior: 1917 c 128 § 1, part; 1909 c 97 p 253 § 6, part; RRS § 4609, part; prior: 1897 c 118 § 217, part; 1893 c 107 § 6, part. Formerly RCW 28B.40.110, part; 28.81.040, part.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The only section in chapter 42.32 RCW, RCW 42.32.030, was recodified as RCW 42.30.035 pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 30.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
Open public meetings act: Chapter 42.30 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.190 - Trustees—Fire protection services.

RCW 28B.35.190
Trustees—Fire protection services.
Subject to the provisions of RCW 35.21.779, each board of trustees of the regional universities may:
(1) Contract for such fire protection services as may be necessary for the protection and safety of the students, staff and property of the regional university;
(2) By agreement pursuant to the provisions of chapter 239, Laws of 1967 (chapter 39.34 RCW), as now or hereafter amended, join together with other agencies or political subdivisions of the state or federal government and otherwise share in the accomplishment of any of the purposes of subsection (1) of this section:
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That neither the failure of the trustees to exercise any of its powers under this section nor anything herein shall detract from the lawful and existing powers and duties of political subdivisions of the state to provide the necessary fire protection equipment and services to persons and property within their jurisdiction.
[ 1992 c 117 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 49. Prior: 1970 ex.s. c 15 § 28. Formerly RCW 28B.40.190, part.]
NOTES:
Findings—1992 c 117: See note following RCW 35.21.775.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.200 - Bachelor degrees authorized.

RCW 28B.35.200
Bachelor degrees authorized.
The degree of bachelor of arts or the degree of bachelor of science and/or the degree of bachelor of arts in education may be granted to any student who has completed a four-year course of study or the equivalent thereof in Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, or Western Washington University.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 50. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.40.200; prior: 1967 c 231 § 1; 1967 c 47 § 7; 1947 c 109 § 1; 1933 c 13 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 4618-1. Formerly RCW 28B.40.200, part; 28.81.052; 28.81.050(16).]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.202 - Educational specialist degrees.

RCW 28B.35.202
Educational specialist degrees.
The boards of trustees of Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University may offer educational specialist degrees.
[ 2013 c 296 § 1; 2012 c 229 § 810; 2011 c 136 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.35 - Regional Universities. › 28B.35.205 - Degrees through master's degrees—Honorary degrees.

RCW 28B.35.205
Degrees through master's degrees—Honorary degrees.
(1) In addition to all other powers and duties given to them by law, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University are hereby authorized to grant any degree through the master's degree to any student who has completed a program of study and/or research in those areas which are determined by the faculty and board of trustees of the college to be appropriate for the granting of such degree.
(2) The board of trustees, upon recommendation of the faculty, may also confer honorary bachelor's, master's, or doctorate level degrees upon persons in recognition of their learning or devotion to education, literature, art, or science. No degree may be conferred in consideration of the payment of money or the donation of any kind of property.
(3) The board of trustees may also confer honorary degrees upon persons who request an honorary degree if they were students at the university in 1942 and did not graduate because they were ordered into an internment camp. The honorary degree may also be requested by a representative of deceased persons who meet these requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, "internment camp" means a relocation center to which persons were ordered evacuated by Presidential Executive Order 9066, signed February 19, 1942.
[ 2012 c 229 § 811; 2010 c 51 § 3; 2009 c 295 § 1; 1991 c 58 § 2; 1985 c 370 § 84; 1979 c 14 § 4. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 51. Cf: 1975 1st ex.s. c 232 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.