Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 6656 — Concerning engagement with key international markets.

Last action — Senate Rules "X" file.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 6656 removes a requirement for the Department of Commerce to report on its activities related to international trade every two years. This means that while the department will still engage with key international markets to boost trade and investment for Washington companies, there will no longer be a formal obligation to provide lawmakers with a detailed summary of their outcomes and effectiveness. This change matters because it could reduce accountability and oversight of how public funds are used to promote international business opportunities.

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S-6109.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6656State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenate Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade (originally sponsored by Senators Hasegawa, Mullet, and Frockt)READ FIRST TIME 02/05/20.AN ACT Relating to engaging with key international markets;
S-5873.1SENATE BILL 6656State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenators Hasegawa, Mullet, and FrocktRead first time 01/30/20.Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade.AN ACT Relating to engaging with key international markets;
adding new sections to chapter 43.330 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW;
A new section is added to chapter 43.330 RCW to read as follows:By December 1st of each even-numbered year, the department must transmit a report summarizing outcomes under section 1 of this act and be available to present an update on global trade and exports to the appropriate committees of the legislature.
The report must include the following information and metrics resulting from the department's engagement with international markets:(1) An overview of activities and contracts funded through appropriated funds;(2) Additional funding invested in Washington companies;(3) The number of jobs created in Washington;(4) The number of partnerships established and maintained by the department with international governments, businesses, and organizations;
and(5) The international markets that the department has established representation in.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. Senate Rules "X" file.

  3. Senate Rules "X" file.

  4. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM

  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  6. Minority; without recommendation.

  7. Minority; do not pass.

  8. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  10. Minority; without recommendation.

  11. Minority; do not pass.

  12. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

  15. Minority; do not pass.

  16. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  17. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM

  18. Referred to Ways & Means.

  19. Referred to Ways & Means.

  20. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade at 08:30 AM

  21. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade at 08:30 AM

  22. And refer to Ways & Means.

  23. FIET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  24. And refer to Ways & Means.

  25. FIET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  26. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade.

Sponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa · Primary
  • Mullet · Cosponsor
  • Frockt · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Mullet
  • Frockt

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 6656?
SB 6656 is sponsored by Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Mullet, and Frockt.
What is the current status of SB 6656?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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