State Washington Chapter 28B.20 RCW University of washington Chapter 28B.20 RCW University of washington Notes: Acquisition of property, powers: RCW 28B.10.020. Admission requirements: RCW 28B.10.050. AIDS, education and training: Chapter 70.24 RCW. Athletic printing and concessions, bids required: RCW 28B.10.640. Board of regents, museum managed by: RCW 27.40.040. Bond issue for buildings and projects: RCW 43.83.090 through 43.83.104. Bond issue of 1977 for the refunding of outstanding limited obligation revenue bonds of institutions of higher education: Chapter 28B.14C RCW. Bond issues for buildings and facilities: RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330. Branch campuses -- Central Puget Sound area: RCW 28B.45.020. British Columbia -- Tuition and fees -- Reciprocity with Washington: RCW 28B.15.756 and 28B.15.758. Buildings and facilities borrowing money for: RCW 28B.10.300(4). no state liability: RCW 28B.10.330. rate of interest: RCW 28B.10.325. contracts for construction and installation: RCW 28B.10.300(1). contracts to pay as rentals the costs of acquiring: RCW 28B.10.300(5). lease of campus lands for: RCW 28B.10.300(3). purchase or lease of land for: RCW 28B.10.300(2). use of buildings and facilities acquired: RCW 28B.10.305. Campus approach highway authorized: RCW 47.20.590. acquisition of property for: RCW 47.20.600. condemnation for: RCW 47.20.610. measure of damage to buildings: RCW 47.20.620. use declared public use: RCW 47.20.605. sale of buildings and personalty acquired in acquisition of land: RCW 47.20.630. Seattle city ordinance requisite: RCW 47.20.635. Commercial activities by institutions of higher education -- Development of policies governing: Chapter 28B.63 RCW. Corrections mental health center -- Collaborative arrangement with University of Washington: RCW 72.09.350. County hospitals, contracts with state universities relating to medical services, teaching and research: RCW 36.62.290. Courses, studies, and instruction education courses approved by state board of education: RCW 28A.305.130(1). graduate work: RCW 28B.10.120. physical education: RCW 28B.10.700. Development of methods and protocols for measuring educational costs -- Schedule of educational cost study reports: RCW 28B.76.310. Eminent domain by: RCW 28B.10.020. Entrance requirements: RCW 28B.10.050. Eye protection, public educational institutions: RCW 70.100.010 through 70.100.040. Faculty members and employees annuity and retirement plans: RCW 28B.10.400 through 28B.10.423. insurance: RCW 28B.10.660. Faculty members of institutions of higher education, remunerated professional leaves for: RCW 28B.10.650. Fetal alcohol screening and assessment services: RCW 70.96A.500. Flag, display: RCW 28B.10.030. Forest products institute: Chapter 76.44 RCW. Forestry demonstration forest and experiment station, exchange of granted lands for other lands for purposes of: RCW 79.17.030. institute of forest products: Chapter 76.44 RCW. Funds university building fund, created: RCW 43.79.080. University of Washington fund abolished and moneys transferred to general fund: RCW 43.79.071. university permanent fund, created: RCW 43.79.060. university permanent fund, investment in regents' revenue bonds: RCW 43.84.140. university permanent fund, source: RCW 43.79.060. Governing body of recognized student association at college or university, open public meetings act applicable to: RCW 42.30.200. Highly capable students -- Early entrance program or transition school: RCW 28A.185.040. Idaho -- Tuition and fees -- Reciprocity with Washington: RCW 28B.15.750 through 28B.15.754. Institute of forest products: Chapter 76.44 RCW. Insurance for officers, employees and students: RCW 28B.10.660. Liquor revolving fund, alcoholism and drug abuse research, use for: RCW 66.08.180. Museum, designated as state natural history and anthropology museum: RCW 27.40.010. Olympic natural resources center: RCW 43.30.810. Oregon -- Tuition and fees -- Reciprocity with Washington: RCW 28B.15.730 through 28B.15.736. Parking facilities: RCW 28B.10.300. Police force: RCW 28B.10.550 through 28B.10.567. Real property acquisition of authorized: RCW 28B.10.020. demonstration forest and experiment station, exchange of granted lands for other lands for purposes of: RCW 79.17.030. eminent domain by railroads and canal companies against: RCW 81.36.010. sale of land or valuable materials fixing date of sale: RCW 79.11.120. legislative or board of regents consent required for: RCW 79.11.010. procedure: RCW 79.11.120. state lands, included: RCW 79.02.010. State building authority, projects authorized: Chapter 43.75 RCW. Students insurance: RCW 28B.10.660. loan fund under national defense education act: RCW 28B.10.280. Teachers training courses for: RCW 28B.10.140. use of district schools for training: RCW 28B.10.600 through 28B.10.605. Toxicological laboratories: RCW 68.50.107. Traffic regulations, penalty for violations: RCW 28B.10.560. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.010 Designation. The state university located and established in Seattle, King county, shall be designated the University of Washington. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.010. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 238 § 1; RRS § 4544; prior: 1897 c 118 § 182; 1890 p 395 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.010.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.020 Purpose. The aim and purpose of the University of Washington shall be to provide a liberal education in literature, science, art, law, medicine, military science and such other fields as may be established therein from time to time by the board of regents or by law. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.020. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 238 § 2; RRS § 4545; prior: 1897 c 118 § 183; 1893 c 122 § 6; 1890 p 395 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.77.020.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.054 Credits — Statewide transfer policy and agreement — Establishment. See RCW 28B.76.240 and 28B.76.2401. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.055 "Major line" defined. See RCW 28B.10.100. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.057 Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University. See RCW 28B.10.115. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.060 Courses exclusive to University of Washington. The courses of instruction of the University of Washington shall embrace as exclusive major lines, law, medicine, forest products, logging engineering, library sciences, aeronautic and astronautic engineering, and fisheries. [1985 c 218 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.060. Prior: 1963 c 23 § 1; 1961 c 71 § 1; prior: (i) 1917 c 10 § 2; RRS § 4533. (ii) 1917 c 10 § 5; RRS § 4536. Formerly RCW 28.77.025; 28.76.060.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.095 University fees. See chapter 28B.15 RCW. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.100 Regents — Appointment — Terms — Vacancies — Quorum. (1) The governance of the University of Washington shall be vested in a board of regents to consist of ten 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 shall be appointed and qualified. The student member shall hold his or her office for a term of one year from the first day of June until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. The student member shall be a full-time student in good standing at the university at the time of appointment. (2) Six members of said board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the case of a vacancy, or when an appointment is made after the date of the expiration of a term, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the regent 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. [1998 c 95 § 1; 1985 c 61 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 103 § 2; 1973 c 62 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.100. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 239 § 3; RRS § 4554; prior: 1897 c 118 § 184; 1895 c 101 § 1; 1890 p 396 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.090, 28.77.100, part.] Notes: Present terms not affected -- 1979 ex.s. c 103: "Nothing in sections 2 through 6 of this amendatory act shall shorten the terms of regents or trustees presently in office." [1979 ex.s. c 103 § 7.] Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 103: "If any provision of this amendatory act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1979 ex.s. c 103 § 8.] Savings -- Severability -- 1973 c 62: See notes following RCW 28B.10.510. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.105 Regents — Organization and conduct of business — Bylaws, rules and regulations — Meetings. The board shall organize by electing from its membership a president and an executive committee, of which committee the president shall be ex officio chairman. The board may adopt bylaws or rules and regulations for its own government. The board shall hold regular quarterly meetings, and during the interim between such meetings the executive committee may transact business for the whole board: PROVIDED, That the executive committee may call special meetings of the whole board when such action is deemed necessary. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.105. Prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 240 § 4; RRS § 4555; prior: 1897 c 118 § 185. Formerly RCW 28.77.100. (ii) 1939 c 176 § 1, part; 1927 c 227 § 1, part; 1909 c 97 p 240 § 5, part; RRS § 4557, part. Formerly RCW 28.77.130, part.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.110 Regents — Secretary — Treasurer — Duties — Treasurer's bond. The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer who shall hold their respective offices during the pleasure of the board and carry out such respective duties as the board shall prescribe. In addition to such other duties as the board prescribes, the secretary shall record all proceedings of the board and carefully preserve the same. The treasurer shall give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of his office in such amount as the regents may require: PROVIDED, That the university shall pay the fee for such bond. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.110. Prior: 1890 p 396 § 6; RRS § 4556. Formerly RCW 28.77.110.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.115 Regents — Oaths. See RCW 28B.10.520. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.116 Regents — Expenses. See RCW 28B.10.525. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.117 Regents — Attorney general as advisor. See RCW 28B.10.510. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.130 Powers and duties of regents — General. General powers and duties of the board of regents are as follows: (1) To have full control of the university and its property of various kinds, except as otherwise provided by law. (2) To employ the president of the university, his or her assistants, members of the faculty, and employees of the institution, who except as otherwise provided by law, shall hold their positions during the pleasure of said board of regents. (3) Establish entrance requirements for students seeking admission to the university which meet or exceed the standards specified under RCW 28B.76.290(2). Completion of examinations satisfactory to the university may be a prerequisite for entrance by any applicant at the university's discretion. Evidence of completion of public high schools and other educational institutions whose courses of study meet the approval of the university may be acceptable for entrance. (4) Establish such colleges, schools, or departments necessary to carry out the purpose of the university and not otherwise proscribed by law. (5) With the assistance of the faculty of the university, prescribe the course of study in the various colleges, schools, and departments of the institution and publish the necessary catalogues thereof. (6) Grant to students such certificates or degrees as recommended for such students by the faculty. The board, upon recommendation of the faculty, may also confer honorary degrees upon persons other than graduates of this university in recognition of their learning or devotion to literature, art, or science: PROVIDED, That no degree shall ever be conferred in consideration of the payment of money or the giving of property of whatsoever kind. (7) Accept such gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises, whether real or personal property, or both, in trust or otherwise, for the use or benefit of the university, its colleges, schools, departments, or agencies; and sell, lease or exchange, invest or expend the same or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof except as limited by the terms of said gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises. The board shall adopt proper rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds of all fees, and the proceeds, rents, profits, and income of all gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises above-mentioned. (8) Except as otherwise provided by law, to enter into such contracts as the regents deem essential to university purposes. (9) To submit upon request such reports as will be helpful to the governor and to the legislature in providing for the institution. (10) Subject to the approval of the higher education coordinating board pursuant to RCW 28B.76.230, offer new degree programs, offer off-campus programs, participate in consortia or centers, contract for off-campus educational programs, and purchase or lease major off-campus facilities. [2004 c 275 § 52; 1998 c 245 § 16; 1985 c 370 § 92; 1977 c 75 § 20; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.130. Prior: 1939 c 176 § 1, part; 1927 c 227 § 1, part; 1909 c 97 p 240 § 5, part; RRS § 4557, part; prior: 1895 c 101 § 2, part; 1893 c 122 § 10, part; 1890 pp 396, 397, 398 §§ 7, 9, 11. Formerly RCW 28.77.130, 28.77.140.] Notes: Part headings not law -- 2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.030. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.134 Powers and duties of regents — Consent to sale of university granted lands. See RCW 79.11.010. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.135 Powers and duties of regents — Employment of architects, engineers, for construction of buildings and facilities. The board shall have power to employ or contract for the services of skilled architects and engineers to prepare plans and specifications, and supervise the construction of university buildings and facilities and to fix the compensation for such employees or for such services. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.135. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 242 § 10; RRS § 4563. Formerly RCW 28.77.133.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.140 Powers and duties of regents — Contracts for erection of buildings or improvements. The board of regents shall enter into such contracts with one or more contractors for the erection and construction of university buildings or improvements thereto as in their judgment shall be deemed for the best interest of the university; such contract or contracts shall be let after public notice and under such regulations as shall be established by said board or as otherwise provided by law to the person or persons able to perform the same on the most advantageous terms: PROVIDED, That in all cases said board shall require from contractors a good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of the work, and the full protection of the state against mechanics' and other liens: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That the board shall not have the power to enter into any contract for the erection of any buildings or improvements which shall bind said board to pay out any sum of money in excess of the amount provided for said purpose. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.140. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 242 § 9; RRS § 4562. Formerly RCW 28.77.137.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.145 Powers and duties of regents — Regents' spending limited by income. The board of regents are hereby prohibited from creating any debt or in any manner encumbering the university beyond its capacity for payment thereof from the biennial income of the university for the then current biennium. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.145. Prior: 1890 p 399 § 20; RRS § 4566. Formerly RCW 28.77.170.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.200 Faculty — Composition — General powers. The faculty of the University of Washington shall consist of the president of the university and the professors and the said faculty shall have charge of the immediate government of the institution under such rules as may be prescribed by the board of regents. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.200. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 241 § 6; RRS § 4558; prior: 1897 c 118 § 187. Formerly RCW 28.77.120.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.250 Liability coverage of university personnel and students — Authorized — Scope. The board of regents of the University of Washington, subject to such conditions and limitations and to the extent it may prescribe, is authorized to provide by purchase of insurance, by self-insurance, or by any combination of arrangements, indemnification of regents, officers, employees, agents, and students from liability on any action, claim, or proceeding instituted against them arising out of the performance or failure of performance, of duties for or employment with the university, or of responsibilities imposed by approved programs of the university, and to hold such persons harmless from any expenses connected with the defense, settlement, or payment of monetary judgments from such action, claim, or proceeding. [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 12 § 1.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.253 Liability coverage of university personnel and students — Self-insurance revolving fund. (1) A self-insurance revolving fund in the custody of the university is hereby created to be used solely and exclusively by the board of regents of the University of Washington for the following purposes: (a) The payment of judgments against the university, its schools, colleges, departments, and hospitals and against its regents, officers, employees, agents, and students for whom the defense of an action, claim, or proceeding has been provided pursuant to RCW 28B.20.250. (b) The payment of claims against the university, its schools, colleges, departments, and hospitals and against its regents, officers, employees, agents, and students for whom the defense of an action, claim, or proceeding has been provided pursuant to RCW 28B.20.250: PROVIDED, That payment of claims in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars must be approved by the state attorney general. (c) For the cost of investigation, administration, and defense of actions, claims, or proceedings, and other purposes essential to its liability program. (2) Said self-insurance revolving fund shall consist of periodic payments by the University of Washington from any source available to it in such amounts as are deemed reasonably necessary to maintain the fund at levels adequate to provide for the anticipated cost of payments of incurred claims and other costs to be charged against the fund. (3) No money shall be paid from the self-insurance revolving fund unless first approved by the board of regents, and unless all proceeds available to the claimant from any valid and collectible liability insurance shall have been exhausted. [1997 c 288 § 1; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 117; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 12 § 2.] Notes: Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.255 Liability coverage of university personnel and students — As exclusive authority. RCW 28B.20.250 through 28B.20.255 constitutes the exclusive authority for the board of regents of the University of Washington to provide liability coverage for its regents, officers, employees, agents, and students, and further provides the means for defending and payment of all such actions, claims, or proceedings. RCW 28B.20.250 through 28B.20.255 shall govern notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 4.92 RCW and RCW 28B.10.842 and 28B.10.844. [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 12 § 3.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.277 Mathematics, engineering, and science achievement program — Establishment and administration through university. See RCW 28A.625.210. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.279 High-technology education and training. See chapter 28B.65 RCW. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.280 Masters and doctorate level degrees in technology authorized — Review by higher education coordinating board. The board of regents of the University of Washington may offer masters level and doctorate level degrees in technology subject to review and approval by the higher education coordinating board. [1985 c 370 § 82; 1983 1st ex.s. c 72 § 10.] Notes: Effective date -- Short title -- 1983 1st ex.s. c 72: See RCW 28B.65.905 and 28B.65.900. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.283 Washington technology center — Findings. The legislature finds that the development and commercialization of new technology is a vital part of economic development. The legislature also finds that it is in the interests of the state of Washington to provide a mechanism to transfer and apply research and technology developed at the institutions of higher education to the private sector in order to create new products and technologies which provide job opportunities in advanced technology for the citizens of this state. It is the intent of the legislature that the University of Washington, the Washington State University, and the department of community, trade, and economic development work cooperatively with the private sector in the development and implementation of a world class technology transfer program. [1995 c 399 § 25; 1992 c 142 § 1.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.285 Washington technology center — Created — Purpose. A Washington technology center is created to be a collaborative effort between the state's universities, private industry, and government. The technology center shall be headquartered at the University of Washington. The mission of the technology center shall be to perform and commercialize research on a statewide basis that benefits the intermediate and long-term economic vitality of the state of Washington, and to develop and strengthen university-industry relationships through the conduct of research that is primarily of interest to Washington-based companies or state economic development programs. The technology center shall: (1) Perform and/or facilitate research supportive of state science and technology objectives, particularly as they relate to state industries; (2) Provide leading edge collaborative research and technology transfer opportunities primarily to state industries; (3) Provide substantial opportunities for training undergraduate and graduate students through direct involvement in research and industry interactions; (4) Emphasize and develop nonstate support of the technology center's research activities; (5) Administer the investing in innovation grants program; (6) Through its northwest energy technology collaborative, carry out the activities required by RCW 28B.20.296; and (7) Provide a forum for effective interaction between the state's technology-based industries and its academic research institutions through promotion of faculty collaboration with industry, particularly within the state. [2004 c 151 § 3; 2003 c 403 § 10; 1992 c 142 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 72 § 11.] Notes: Intent -- 2003 c 403: See RCW 70.210.010. Effective date -- Short title -- 1983 1st ex.s. c 72: See RCW 28B.65.905 and 28B.65.900. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.287 Washington technology center — Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 28B.20.285 and 28B.20.289 through 28B.20.295. (1) "Technology center" means the Washington technology center, including the affiliated staff, faculty, facilities, and research centers operated by the technology center. (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the Washington technology center. (3) "High technology" or "technology" includes but is not limited to the modernization, miniaturization, integration, and computerization of electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, laser, mechanical, robotics, nuclear, chemical, telecommunication, and other technological applications to enhance productivity in areas including but not limited to manufacturing, communications, medicine, bioengineering, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and commerce. [2004 c 151 § 4; 1992 c 142 § 2.] Notes: *Reviser's note: The reference to "sections 3 through 8 of this act" has been translated to "RCW 28B.20.289 through 28B.20.295." A literal translation would have been "RCW 28B.20.285 through 28B.20.295 and 1992 c 142 § 8 (uncodified)." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.289 Washington technology center — Administration — Board of directors. (1) The technology center shall be administered by the board of directors of the technology center. (2) The board shall consist of the following members: Fourteen members from among individuals who are associated with or employed by technology-based industries and have broad business experience and an understanding of high technology; eight members from the state's universities with graduate science and engineering programs; the executive director of the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute or his or her designated representative; the provost of the University of Washington or his or her designated representative; the provost of the Washington State University or his or her designated representative; and the director of the department of community, trade, and economic development or his or her designated representative. The term of office for each board member, excluding the executive director of the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, the provost of the University of Washington, the provost of the Washington State University, and the director of the department of community, trade, and economic development, shall be three years. The executive director of the technology center shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member of the board. The board shall meet at least quarterly. Board members shall be appointed by the governor based on the recommendations of the existing board of the technology center, and the research universities. The governor shall stagger the terms of the first group of appointees to ensure the long term continuity of the board. (3) The duties of the board include: (a) Developing the general operating policies for the technology center; (b) Appointing the executive director of the technology center; (c) Approving the annual operating budget of the technology center; (d) Establishing priorities for the selection and funding of research projects that guarantee the greatest potential return on the state's investment; (e) Approving and allocating funding for research projects conducted by the technology center, based on the recommendations of the advisory committees for each of the research centers; (f) In cooperation with the department of community, trade, and economic development, developing a biennial work plan and five-year strategic plan for the technology center that are consistent with the statewide technology development and commercialization goals; (g) Coordinating with the University of Washington, Washington State University, and other participating institutions of higher education in the development of training, research, and development programs to be conducted at the technology center that shall be targeted to meet industrial needs; (h) Assisting the department of community, trade, and economic development in the department's efforts to develop state science and technology public policies and coordinate publicly funded programs; (i) Performing the duties required under chapter 70.210 RCW relating to the investing in innovation grants program; (j) Reviewing annual progress reports on funded research projects that are prepared by the advisory committees for each of the research centers; (k) Providing an annual report to the governor and the legislature detailing the activities and performance of the technology center; and (l) Submitting annually to the department of community, trade, and economic development an updated strategic plan and a statement of performance measured against the mission, roles, and contractual obligations of the technology center. [2003 c 403 § 11; 1995 c 399 § 26; 1992 c 142 § 4.] Notes: Intent -- 2003 c 403: See RCW 70.210.010. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.291 Washington technology center — Support from participating institutions. The University of Washington, Washington State University, and other participating institutions of higher education shall provide the affiliated staff, faculty, and facilities required to support the operation of the technology center. [1992 c 142 § 5.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.293 Washington technology center — Role of department of community, trade, and economic development. The department of community, trade, and economic development shall contract with the University of Washington for the expenditure of state-appropriated funds for the operation of the Washington technology center. The department of community, trade, and economic development shall provide guidance to the technology center regarding expenditure of state-appropriated funds and the development of the center's strategic plan. The director of the department of community, trade, and economic development shall not withhold funds appropriated for the technology center if the technology center complies with the provisions of its contract with the department of community, trade, and economic development. The department shall be responsible to the legislature for the contractual performance of the center. [1995 c 399 § 27; 1992 c 142 § 6.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.295 Washington technology center — Availability of facilities to other institutions. The facilities of the technology center shall be made available to other institutions of higher education within the state when this would benefit specific program needs. [1992 c 142 § 7.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.296 Washington technology center — Renewable energy and energy efficiency business development — Strategic plan. (1) The Washington technology center, through its northwest energy technology collaborative, shall provide a forum for public and private collaborative initiatives to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. The center shall seek to integrate the initiatives of the northwest energy technology collaborative into existing state programs and initiatives, including grant programs administered by the center, and energy efficiency business development projects and energy assistance programs of the department of community, trade, and economic development. (2) The center, through its northwest energy technology collaborative, shall develop and implement a strategic plan for public and private collaboration in renewable energy and energy efficiency business development. The center, together with the department, shall prepare an initial draft of a statewide strategic plan and circulate it widely among businesses and individuals in these sectors for review and comment. The center shall also organize a summit of public and private sector interests to further developments of the proposed strategic plan. The plan shall address, among other things, the role that public sector policies, programs, and expenditures may play in promoting these economic sectors, including subjects such as work force development, education, tax incentives, economic development assistance, public sector energy purchases, public sector construction standards, transportation, and land use regulation and zoning. The strategic plan shall include recommendations for legislative and administrative policy changes and for legislative appropriations. The plan shall also recommend proposals for capital and operating investments in public higher education facilities, proposals for creating and strengthening public and private partnerships, and proposals for federal financial assistance and expenditures for research and development programs in Washington state. The finalized strategic plan shall be provided to the governor and to the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives by January 1, 2005. (3) The strategic plan required by subsection (2) of this section may be incorporated into the center's five-year strategic plan required by RCW 28B.20.289(3)(f). [2004 c 151 § 2.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.297 Washington technology center — Small business innovation research assistance program. (1) The legislature finds that small technology-based firms are the source of approximately one-half of the economy's major innovations and that it is in the interest of the state to increase participation by Washington state small businesses in the federal small business innovation research program by assisting them in becoming small business innovation research program grant recipients. The legislature further finds that many small business innovators lack the grant-writing skills necessary to prepare a successful small business innovation research program proposal, and the federal program that funded grant-writing assistance has stopped operations. Nearly fifty percent of small businesses trained under the federal program won grants compared to less than ten percent of those that did not receive training. (2) As used in this section: (a) "Small business innovation research program" means the program, enacted pursuant to the small business innovation development act of 1982, P.L. 97-219, that provided funds to small businesses to conduct innovative research having commercial application. (b) "Small business" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or individual, operating a business for profit, with two hundred fifty employees or fewer, including employees employed in a subsidiary or affiliated corporation, that otherwise meets the requirements of the federal small business innovation research program. (3) The Washington technology center shall establish a small business innovation research assistance program, including a proposal review process, to train and assist Washington small businesses to win phase I small business innovation research program awards. (a) The Washington technology center shall give priority to first-time small business innovation research program applicants, new businesses, and firms with fewer than ten employees. (b) The Washington technology center may charge a fee for this service. [2005 c 357 § 1.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.298 Clean energy research, development, manufacturing, and marketing — Findings — Policy. (1) The legislature finds that Washington state currently derives many benefits from its renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. These sectors are an important source of employment and income for a significant number of Washington residents, currently generating close to one billion dollars in annual revenue and employing over three thousand eight hundred people. Equally important, energy efficiency and renewable energy businesses add to the region's quality of life by employing technologies that can reduce some of the harmful effects of the reliance on fossil fuels. Washington state possesses all the necessary elements to do much more to develop these sectors and to become a national leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of clean energy technologies and services. The state's work force is highly educated; the state's higher education institutions are supportive of clean energy research and cooperate closely with the private sector in developing and deploying new energy technologies; there are numerous enterprises already located in the state that are engaged in clean energy research and development; and the state's citizens, utilities, and governmental sectors at all levels are committed to diversifying the state's energy sources and increasing energy efficiency. (2) It is therefore declared to be the policy of the state that its public agencies and institutions of higher learning maximize their efforts collectively and cooperatively with the private sector to establish the state as a leader in clean energy research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. To this end, all state agencies are directed to employ their existing authorities and responsibilities to: (a) Work with local organizations and energy companies to facilitate the development and implementation of workable renewable energy and energy efficiency projects; (b) Actively promote policies that support energy efficiency and renewable energy development; (c) Encourage utilities and customer groups to invest in new renewables and products and services that promote energy efficiency; and (d) Assist in the development of stronger markets for renewables and products and services that promote energy efficiency. (3) For the purposes of this section and RCW 28B.20.296 and for RCW 28B.20.285 and 28B.20.287, energy efficiency shall include the application of digital technologies to the generation, delivery, and use of power. [2004 c 151 § 1.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.300 Schools of medicine, dentistry, and related health services — Authorization. The board of regents of the University of Washington is hereby authorized and directed forthwith to establish, operate and maintain schools of medicine, dentistry, and related health sciences at the university. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.300. Prior: 1945 c 15 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 4566-5. Formerly RCW 28.77.200.] Notes:Autopsy of deceased infant under three years, delivery of body to University of Washington medical school for purposes of, costs: RCW 68.50.100, 68.50.104. Requisites for accreditation and approval of medical schools: RCW 18.71.055. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.305 Schools of medicine, dentistry, and related health services — Purpose. The aim and purpose of the schools of medicine, dentistry and related health sciences shall be to provide for students of both sexes, on equal terms, all and every type of instruction in the various branches of medicine, dentistry, and related health sciences and to grant such degrees as are commonly granted by similar institutions. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.305. Prior: 1945 c 15 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 4566-6. Formerly RCW 28.77.210.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.315 Drug testing laboratory — Service — Employees as expert witnesses, traveling expenses and per diem. The University of Washington is authorized and directed to arrange for a drug testing laboratory. The laboratory shall offer a testing service for law enforcement officers for the identification of known or suspected dangerous and narcotic drugs. Employees of the laboratory are authorized to appear as expert witnesses in criminal trials held within the state: PROVIDED, That the traveling expenses and per diem of such employees shall be borne by the party for the benefit of whom the testimony of such employees is requested. [1969 ex.s. c 266 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.215.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.320 Marine biological preserve — Established and described — Unlawful gathering of marine biological materials — Penalty. (1) There is hereby created an area of preserve of marine biological materials useful for scientific purposes, except when gathered for human food, and except, also, the plant nereocystis, commonly called "kelp." Such area of preserve shall consist of the salt waters and the beds and shores of the islands constituting San Juan county and of Cypress Island in Skagit county. (2) No person shall gather such marine biological materials from the area of preserve, except upon permission first granted by the director of the Friday Harbor Laboratories of the University of Washington. (3) A person gathering such marine biological materials contrary to the terms of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. [2003 c 53 § 174; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.320. Prior: 1923 c 74 § 1; RRS § 8436-1. Formerly RCW 28.77.230.] Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.328 Lease of lands with outdoor recreation potential — Restrictions — Unlawful to use posted lands. (1) Any lease of public lands with outdoor recreation potential authorized by the regents of the University of Washington shall be open and available to the public for compatible recreational use unless the regents of the University of Washington determine that the leased land should be closed in order to prevent damage to crops or other land cover, to improvements on the land, to the lessee, or to the general public or is necessary to avoid undue interference with carrying forward a university program. Any lessee may file an application with the regents of the University of Washington to close the leased land to any public use. The regents shall cause a written notice of the impending closure to be posted in a conspicuous place in the university's business office and in the office of the county auditor in which the land is located thirty days prior to the public hearing. This notice shall state the parcel or parcels involved and shall indicate the time and place of the public hearing. Upon a determination by the regents that posting is not necessary, the lessee shall desist from posting. Upon a determination by the regents that posting is necessary, the lessee shall post his leased premises so as to prohibit recreational uses thereon. In the event any such lands are so posted, it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt or fish, or for any person other than the lessee or his immediate family to use any such posted lands for recreational purposes. (2) The regents of the University of Washington may insert the provisions of subsection (1) of this section in all leases hereafter issued. [1969 ex.s. c 46 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.235.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.330 Rights-of-way to railroads and street car railways — Conditions. Any railroad company now having in operation a line of railroad, or branches, sidings, or spurs thereof, upon any property in this state in use by the University of Washington for university purposes, or as a part of the grounds set aside or devoted to university purposes, may have such right-of-way confirmed to it, its successors and assigns, upon the following terms and conditions: Such railroad company shall file with the board of regents of said university a plat showing the right-of-way desired, and shall file a duplicate thereof with the commissioner of public lands; and any railroad company or street car company desiring hereafter to construct a railroad or street car line, or extensions thereof, with branches, sidings, or spurs, upon any property in this state in use by the University of Washington for university purposes, or as a part of the ground set aside or devoted to university purposes, may have such right-of-way confirmed to it, its successors and assigns, upon the following terms and conditions: Such railroad company or street car company shall file with the board of regents of said university a plat showing the right-of-way desired, and shall file a duplicate thereof with the commissioner of public lands. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.330. Prior: 1909 c 248 § 1; RRS § 8095. Formerly RCW 28.77.240.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.332 Rights-of-way to railroads and street car railways — Regents to make agreement. The board of regents of said University of Washington are authorized, upon the filing of such plat with it, to agree in writing with any such railroad company or street car company, upon the boundaries and the extent of such right-of-way, the manner in which the same shall be maintained and fenced and occupied, and prescribe the number, character, and maintenance of crossings, cross-overs, and subways, and as to what sum said railroad company or street car company shall pay for the right-of-way granted. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.332. Prior: 1909 c 248 § 2; RRS § 8096. Formerly RCW 28.77.250.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.334 Rights-of-way to railroads and street car railways — Form of deed — Certified copy filed. If such agreement is entered into, said board of regents shall transmit a certified copy thereof to the commissioner of public lands, who shall, after the full amount of money provided in such agreement shall be paid by said railroad company or street car company to the state treasurer, issue to such railroad company or street car company, in the name of the state of Washington, a deed for the right-of-way described in such agreement, which said deed shall recite and be subject to all the terms and conditions of such agreement, and certified copies of said deed shall be filed, one in the office of the commissioner of public lands, and the other with the secretary of said board of regents. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.334. Prior: 1909 c 248 § 3; RRS § 8097. Formerly RCW 28.77.260.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.336 Rights-of-way to railroads and street car railways — Deed conveys conditional easement. The conveyance herein provided for shall not be deemed to convey the fee to the land described, but an easement only thereover and for railroad or street car purposes only, and when the right-of-way granted as aforesaid shall not be used for the purposes for which it was granted, then and thereupon the easement right shall immediately become void. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.336. Prior: 1909 c 248 § 4; RRS § 8098. Formerly RCW 28.77.270.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.340 University site dedicated for street and boulevard purposes — Description. There is hereby dedicated to the public for street and boulevard purposes the following described lands situated in section 16, township 25 north, range 4 east, W.M., and blocks 7 and 8 of Lake Washington shore lands, to wit: Beginning at the one-quarter (1/4) corner on the north line of said section sixteen (16); thence east along the north line thereof, a distance of three hundred forty-nine and thirty-four one-hundredths (349.34) feet; thence south at right angles to the said north line, a distance of thirty-five feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence south eighty-nine degrees fifty-seven minutes and forty-three seconds (89°57'43") east a distance of six hundred seventy-three and seventeen one-hundredths (673.17) feet; thence southwesterly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of one thousand (1,000) feet, said curve being tangent to the last above described line, a distance of one thousand three hundred seventy-three and six one-hundredths (1,373.06) feet to a point of tangency; thence south eleven degrees twenty-two minutes and two seconds (11°22'02") west, a distance of five hundred fifty-six and twenty-two one-hundredths (556.22) feet to a point of tangency on the easterly margin of Montlake Boulevard as laid off and established by Ordinance No. 26332; thence along said easterly margin northerly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of four hundred sixty (460) feet, a distance of one hundred forty-three and forty-one one-hundredths (143.41) feet to a point of a reverse curve; thence northerly along the arc of a curve to the right having a uniform radius of four hundred sixty (460) feet, a distance of one hundred twenty and ninety-four one-hundredths (120.94) feet to a point of reverse curve; thence northerly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of two thousand nine hundred seventy-four and ninety-three one-hundredths (2,974.93) feet, a distance of two hundred eighty-four (284) feet; thence departing from said easterly margin north eleven degrees twenty-two minutes and two seconds (11°22'02") east, a distance of fourteen and seventy-four one-hundredths (14.74) feet to the beginning of a curve to the right, having a uniform radius of one thousand seventy (1,070) feet; thence northeasterly along the arc of said curve, a distance of seven hundred ninety-six and thirty-three one-hundredths (796.33) feet to a point of reverse curve; thence northeasterly, northerly and northwesterly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of seventy-four and forty-six one-hundredths (74.46) feet, a distance of one hundred eighty-seven and ten one-hundredths (187.10) feet to the point of beginning. Also the following described lands, to wit: Beginning at a point on the east line of said section, said point being distant nine hundred eighty-nine and sixty one-hundredths (989.60) feet south from the northeast corner of said section; thence south along said east line a distance of four hundred seventy-nine and fifty-three one-hundredths (479.53) feet to a point on the government meander line along the shore of Lake Washington; thence along said meander line south seventy-eight degrees thirteen minutes thirty-three seconds (78°13'33") west, a distance of sixty-six and fifty one-hundredths (66.50) feet; thence north twenty-nine degrees forty-six minutes twenty-seven seconds (29°46'27") west, a distance of one hundred sixty-six and ninety-two one-hundredths (166.92) feet; thence departing from said meander line north no degrees fifty-three minutes seven seconds (0°53'07") east, a distance of three hundred fifty-four and sixty-three one-hundredths (354.63) feet; thence northwesterly along the arc of a curve to the right having a uniform radius of one hundred eighty-five (185) feet, a distance of twenty-two and two one-hundredths (22.02) feet to a point of tangency on a line which bears north twenty-nine degrees six minutes fifty-three seconds (29°06'53") west; thence northwesterly along said line, a distance of nine hundred eighteen and sixty-five one-hundredths (918.65) feet to the beginning of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of two hundred fifty (250) feet; thence northwesterly along the arc of said curve, a distance of two hundred sixty-five and fifty one-hundredths (265.50) feet to a point of tangency on the south margin of East Forty-fifth Street; thence east along said south margin, a distance of three hundred twenty-nine and fourteen one-hundredths (329.14) feet to a point which is distant five hundred ten and seventy-nine one-hundredths (510.79) feet west from the east line of said section sixteen (16); thence southwesterly, southerly and southeasterly along the arc of a curve to the left having a uniform radius of sixty (60) feet a distance of one hundred twenty-four and seventy-eight one-hundredths (124.78) feet to a point of tangency; thence south twenty-nine degrees six minutes fifty-three seconds (29°06'53") east, a distance of nine hundred twenty-four and twenty-four one-hundredths (924.24) feet to the beginning of a curve to the left having a uniform radius of one hundred fifteen (115) feet; thence southeasterly along the arc of said curve, a distance of one hundred twenty and fifty-one one-hundredths (120.51) feet to the point of beginning. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.340. Prior: 1913 c 24 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.280.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.342 University site dedicated for street and boulevard purposes — Local assessments barred against site. No assessments for the opening, improvement or maintenance of any public street upon the tracts of land described in RCW 28B.20.340 shall ever be levied, assessed or collected upon any portion of section 16, township 25 north, range 4 east, W.M., or upon any portion of blocks 7 and 8 Lake Washington shorelands. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.342. Prior: 1913 c 24 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.77.290.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.344 University site dedicated for street and boulevard purposes — Eminent domain may not be exercised against site. The power of eminent domain of any municipal or other corporation whatever is hereby declared not to extend to any portion of said section 16, township 25 north, range 4 east, W.M., and blocks 7 and 8 of Lake Washington shorelands. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.344. Prior: 1913 c 24 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.300.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.350 1947 conveyance for arboretum and botanical garden purposes — Description. There is hereby granted to the University of Washington the following described land, to wit: Lots two (2) and three (3), Block eleven-A (11-A) of the supplemental map of Lake Washington shorelands, filed September 5, 1916 in the office of the commissioner of public lands, to be used for arboretum and botanical garden purposes and for no other purposes, except as provided in RCW 28B.20.354. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.350. Prior: 1947 c 45 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.310.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.352 1947 conveyance for arboretum and botanical garden purposes — Deed of conveyance. The commissioner of public lands is hereby authorized and directed to certify the lands described in RCW 28B.20.350 to the governor, and the governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the secretary of state to attest, a deed of said shorelands to the university. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.352. Prior: 1947 c 45 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.77.315.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.354 1947 conveyance for arboretum and botanical garden purposes — Part may be conveyed by regents to city of Seattle. (1) The board of regents of the University of Washington is hereby authorized to convey to the city of Seattle that portion of said lot three (3) of the shorelands described in RCW 28B.20.350 which is within the following described tract, to wit: A rectangular tract of land one hundred twenty (120) feet in north-south width, and four hundred (400) feet in east-west length, with the north boundary coincident with the north boundary of the old canal right of way, and the west boundary on the southerly extension of the west line of Lot eleven (11), Block four (4), Montlake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, approximately five hundred sixty (560) feet east of the east line of Montlake Boulevard. (2) The board of regents is authorized to convey to the city of Seattle free of all restrictions or limitations, or to incorporate in the conveyance to the city of Seattle such provisions for reverter of said land to the university as the board deems appropriate. Should any portion of the land so conveyed to the city of Seattle again vest in the university by reason of the operation of any provisions incorporated by the board in the conveyance to the city of Seattle, the University of Washington shall hold such reverted portion subject to the reverter provisions of RCW 28B.20.356. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.354. Prior: 1947 c 45 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.320.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.356 1947 conveyance for arboretum and botanical garden purposes — Reversion for unauthorized use — Reconveyance for highway purposes. In case the University of Washington should attempt to use or permit the use of such shorelands or any portion thereof for any other purpose than for arboretum and botanical garden purposes, except as provided in RCW 28B.20.354, the same shall forthwith revert to the state of Washington without suit, action or any proceedings whatsoever or the judgment of any court forfeiting the same: PROVIDED, That the board of regents of the University of Washington is hereby authorized and directed to reconvey to the state of Washington block eleven-A (11-A) of the supplemental map of Lake Washington shorelands, filed September 5, 1916 in the office of the commissioner of public lands, or such portion thereof as may be required by the state of Washington or any agency thereof for state highway purposes. The state of Washington or any agency thereof requiring said land shall pay to the University of Washington the fair market value thereof and such moneys paid shall be used solely for arboretum purposes. Such reconveyance shall be made at such time as the state or such agency has agreed to pay the same. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.356. Prior: 1959 c 164 § 2; 1947 c 45 § 4; No RRS. Formerly RCW 28.77.330.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.360 1939 conveyance of shorelands to university — Description. The commissioner of public lands of the state of Washington is hereby authorized and directed to certify in the manner now provided by law to the governor for deeding to the University of Washington all of the following described Lake Washington shorelands, to wit: Blocks sixteen (16) and seventeen (17), Lake Washington Shorelands, as shown on the map of said shorelands on file in the office of the commissioner of public lands. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.360. Prior: 1939 c 60 § 1; No RRS. Formerly RCW 28.77.333.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.362 1939 conveyance of shorelands to university — Deed of conveyance. The governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the secretary of state to attest, a deed conveying to the University of Washington all of said shorelands. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.362. Prior: 1939 c 60 § 2; No RRS. Formerly RCW 28.77.335.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.364 1939 conveyance of shorelands to university — Grant for arboretum and botanical garden purposes — Reversion for unauthorized use — Reconveyance for highway purposes. All of the shorelands described in RCW 28B.20.360 are hereby granted to the University of Washington to be used for arboretum and botanical garden purposes and for no other purposes. In case the said University of Washington should attempt to use or permit the use of said shorelands or any portion thereof for any other purpose, the same shall forthwith revert to the state of Washington without suit, action or any proceedings whatsoever or the judgment of any court forfeiting the same: PROVIDED, That the board of regents of the University of Washington is hereby authorized and directed to reconvey to the state of Washington blocks 16 and 17 of Lake Washington shorelands, or such portions thereof as may be required by the state of Washington or any agency thereof for state highway purposes. The state of Washington or any agency thereof requiring said land shall pay to the University of Washington the fair market value thereof and such moneys paid shall be used solely for arboretum purposes. Such reconveyance shall be made at such time as the state or such agency has agreed to pay the same. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.364. Prior: 1959 c 164 § 1; 1939 c 60 § 3; No RRS. Formerly RCW 28.77.337.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.370 Transfer of certain Lake Union shorelands to university. Block 18-A, Second Supplemental Maps of Lake Union Shore Lands, as shown on the official maps thereof on file in the office of the commissioner of public lands, is hereby transferred to the University of Washington and shall be held and used for university purposes only. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.370. Prior: 1963 c 71 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.339.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.381 "University tract" defined. For the purposes of this chapter, "university tract" means the tract of land in the city of Seattle, consisting of approximately ten acres, originally known as the "old university grounds," and more recently referred to as the "metropolitan tract," together with all buildings, improvements, facilities, and appurtenances thereon. [1999 c 346 § 2.] Notes: Purpose -- Construction -- 1999 c 346: "The purpose of this act is to consolidate the statutes authorizing the board of regents of the University of Washington to control the property of the university. Nothing in this act may be construed to diminish in any way the powers of the board of regents to control its property including, but not limited to, the powers now or previously set forth in RCW *28B.20.392 through 28B.20.398." [1999 c 346 § 1.] *Reviser's note: RCW 28B.20.392 was repealed by 1999 c 346 § 8. Effective date -- 1999 c 346: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 17, 1999]." [1999 c 346 § 9.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.382 University tract — Conditions for sale, lease, or lease renewal — Inspection of records — Deposit of proceeds — University of Washington facilities bond retirement account. (1) Until authorized by statute of the legislature, the board of regents of the university, with respect to the university tract, shall not sell the land or any part thereof or any improvement thereon, or lease the land or any part thereof or any improvement thereon or renew or extend any lease thereof for a term of more than eighty years. Any sale of the land or any part thereof or any improvement thereon, or any lease or renewal or extension of any lease of the land or any part thereof or any improvement thereon for a term of more than eighty years made or attempted to be made by the board of regents shall be null and void until the same has been approved or ratified and confirmed by legislative act. (2) The board of regents shall have power from time to time to lease the land, or any part thereof or any improvement thereon for a term of not more than eighty years. Any and all records, books, accounts, and agreements of any lessee or sublessee under this section, pertaining to compliance with the terms and conditions of such lease or sublease, shall be open to inspection by the board of regents, the ways and means committee of the senate, the appropriations committee of the house of representatives, and the joint legislative audit and review committee or any successor committees. It is not intended that unrelated records, books, accounts, and agreements of lessees, sublessees, or related companies be open to such inspection. The board of regents shall make a full, detailed report of all leases and transactions pertaining to the land or any part thereof or any improvement thereon to the joint legislative audit and review committee, including one copy to the staff of the committee, during odd-numbered years. (3) The net proceeds from the sale or lease of land in the university tract, or any part thereof or any improvement thereon, shall be deposited into the University of Washington facilities bond retirement account hereby established outside the state treasury as a nonappropriated local fund to be used exclusively for the purpose of erecting, altering, maintaining, equipping, or furnishing buildings at the University of Washington. The board of regents shall transfer from the University of Washington facilities bond retirement account to the University of Washington building account under RCW 43.79.080 any funds in excess of amounts reasonably necessary for payment of debt service in combination with other nonappropriated local funds related to capital projects for which debt service is required under section 4, chapter 380, Laws of 1999. [1999 c 346 § 3; 1998 c 245 § 17; 1996 c 288 § 27; 1987 c 505 § 13; 1980 c 87 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 365 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 174 § 1.] Notes: Purpose -- Construction -- Effective date -- 1999 c 346: See notes following RCW 28B.20.381. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.394 University tract — Powers of regents — Agreements to pay for governmental services. In addition to the powers conferred upon the board of regents of the University of Washington by RCW 28B.20.395, the board of regents is authorized and shall have the power to enter into an agreement or agreements with the city of Seattle and the county of King, Washington, to pay to the city and the county such sums as shall be mutually agreed upon for governmental services rendered to the university tract, which sums shall not exceed the amounts that would be received pursuant to limitations imposed by RCW 84.52.043 by the city of Seattle and county of King respectively from real and personal property taxes paid on the university tract or any leaseholds thereon if such taxes could lawfully be levied. [1999 c 346 § 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 10; 1972 ex.s. c 107 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.394. See also 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 140. Prior: 1955 c 229 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.361.] Notes: Purpose -- Construction -- Effective date -- 1999 c 346: See notes following RCW 28B.20.381. Severability -- Effective dates and termination dates -- Construction -- 1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.395 University tract — Powers of regents, generally. In addition to the powers conferred under the original deeds of conveyance to the state of Washington and under existing law, and subject to RCW 28B.20.382, the board of regents has full control of the university tract as provided in this chapter including, but not limited to: (1) With regard to the whole or portions of the land, the authority to manage, to improve, to alter, to operate, to lease, to contract indebtedness, to borrow funds, to issue bonds, notes, and warrants, to provide for the amortization of and to pay the bonds, notes, warrants, and other evidences of indebtedness, at or prior to maturity, to use and pledge the income derived from operating, managing, and leasing the university tract for such purpose, and to otherwise own, operate, and control the university tract to the same extent as any other property of the university; (2) With regard to the whole or portions of any building or buildings or other improvements thereon or appurtenances thereto, the authority to sell, subject to the terms of any underlying lease on the land, to manage, to improve, to alter, to operate, to lease, to grant a deed of trust or a mortgage lien, to contract indebtedness, to borrow funds, to issue bonds, notes, and warrants, to provide for the amortization thereof and to pay the bonds, notes, warrants, and other evidences of indebtedness, at or prior to maturity, to use and pledge the income derived from operating, managing, and leasing the university tract for such purpose, and to otherwise own, operate, and control the university tract to the same extent as any other property of the university consistent with the purpose of the donors of the metropolitan tract. [1999 c 346 § 5.] Notes: Purpose -- Construction -- Effective date -- 1999 c 346: See notes following RCW 28B.20.381. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.396 University tract — Bonding authority. Bonds issued pursuant to the authority granted under RCW 28B.20.395: (1) Shall not constitute (a) an obligation, either general or special, of the state or (b) a general obligation of the University of Washington or of the board of regents; (2) Shall be: (a) Either in bearer form or in registered form as provided in RCW 39.46.030, and (b) Issued in denominations of not less than one hundred dollars; (3) Shall state: (a) The date of issue, and (b) The series of the issue and be consecutively numbered within the series, and (c) That the bond is payable only out of a special fund established for the purpose, and designate the fund; (4) Shall bear interest, payable either annually, or semiannually as the board of regents may determine; (5) Shall be payable solely out of: (a) Revenue derived from operating, managing and leasing the university tract, and (b) A special fund, created by the board of regents for the purpose, consisting either of (i) a fixed proportion, or (ii) a fixed amount out of and not exceeding a fixed proportion, or (iii) a fixed amount without regard to any fixed proportion, of the revenue so derived; (6) May contain covenants by the board of regents in conformity with the provisions of RCW 28B.20.398(2); (7) Shall be payable at such times over a period of not to exceed thirty years, in such manner and at such place or places as the board of regents determines; (8) Shall be executed in such manner as the board of regents by resolution determines; (9) Shall be sold in such manner as the board of regents deems for the best interest of the University of Washington; (10) May be issued under chapter 39.46 RCW. [1999 c 346 § 6; 1983 c 167 § 33; 1970 ex.s. c 56 § 25; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 99; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.396. Prior: 1947 c 284 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 4566-13. Formerly RCW 28.77.370.] Notes: Purpose -- Construction -- Effective date -- 1999 c 346: See notes following RCW 28B.20.381. Liberal construction -- Severability -- 1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.398 University tract — Powers of regents — Bond issuance — Covenants — Redemption — Action for compliance. (1) Any resolution of the board of regents pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.20.395 shall provide for the creation of a special fund, in conformity with the provisions of RCW 28B.20.396(5)(b). (2) Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.20.395, 28B.20.396, and 28B.20.398 may contain covenants of the board of regents to protect and safeguard the security and rights of the owners of any such bonds such as are then customary in connection with similar bonds and considered advisable in order to assure the maximum marketability for said bonds. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any such resolution may contain covenants as to: (a) The creation of a special fund into which the proceeds of all bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of such resolution shall be deposited, the terms and conditions upon which payments may be made from such special fund, and for the payment of interest on bonds issued pursuant to such resolution from the moneys in said fund; (b) Maintaining rental and leasehold rates and other charges at a level sufficient at all times to provide revenue (i) to pay the interest on and principal of all bonds and other obligations payable from said revenue, (ii) to make all other payments from said revenues required under the provisions of any resolution adopted in connection with the issuance of warrants or bonds under RCW 28B.20.395, 28B.20.396, and 28B.20.398 and (iii) to pay the operating, management, maintenance, repair and upkeep costs of the university tract; (c) Collection, deposit, custody and disbursement of the revenues from the university tract or any portions thereof including (i) a specification of the depositaries to be designated, and (ii) authorization of such depositaries, or other banks or trust companies, to act as fiscal agent of the board of regents for the custody of the proceeds of bonds and the moneys held in any funds created pursuant to RCW 28B.20.395, 28B.20.396, and 28B.20.398, or any resolution authorizing such bonds, and to represent bond owners in the event of a default on such bonds or in the event of a default in the performance of any duty or obligation of the board of regents in connection therewith, with such power and duty as such resolution may provide; (d) Creation and administration of reserve and other funds for the payment, at or prior to maturity, of any indebtedness chargeable against the revenues from the university tract and for creation of working funds, depreciation funds, replacement funds, reserves for extraordinary repairs and any other fund deemed necessary or desirable to insure the continued profitable operation of the said university tract; (e) Deposit of collateral security or indemnity bonds to secure the proceeds (i) of bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of such resolution and (ii) of all revenues which are pledged to secure the repayment of bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of such resolution and (iii) of all moneys deposited in any special fund created under the authority of RCW 28B.20.395, 28B.20.396, and 28B.20.398 or any covenant thereunder; (f) The obligation of the board of regents to maintain the building or buildings in good condition and to operate and manage the same in an economical and efficient manner; (g) The amount and kind of insurance to be carried by the board of regents in connection with the building or buildings, the companies in which such insurance shall be carried, the term thereof, the application of the proceeds of any such insurance, and adjustments of losses under any such policy of insurance; (h) Limitations upon the amount of additional bonds, warrants and other obligations payable out of the revenues from the building or buildings which may be thereafter issued and the terms and conditions upon which such additional bonds, warrants or other obligations may be issued; (i) Limitations upon the creation of additional liens or encumbrances on the building or buildings or the personal property used in connection therewith; (j) The terms and conditions upon which the building or buildings, or any part thereof, may be sold, mortgaged, leased or otherwise disposed of, and the use or other disposition of the proceeds of any such sale, mortgage or lease; (k) The methods of operation, management and maintenance of the building or buildings; (l) Accounting and auditing and the keeping of records, reports and audits with respect to the building or buildings; (m) The amendment or modification of any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.20.395, 28B.20.396, and 28B.20.398, including the terms and conditions upon which such amendment or modification may be effected and the number, amount or percentage of assenting bonds necessary to effectuate the same; (n) Limitations upon the use of space or facilities in the building or buildings without payment therefor; and (o) Such other matters as may be necessary or desirable to insure a successful and profitable operation of the building or buildings. (3) The term "building or buildings" as used in subsection (2) of this section means the building or buildings or improvements upon the university tract with respect to which the revenues are pledged, under the terms of the resolution, to secure the payment of bonds issued under such resolution. (4) The provisions of RCW 28B.20.395, 28B.20.396, and 28B.20.398 and of any resolution adopted in conformity with the provisions of this section shall constitute a contract with the owners of warrants or bonds issued pursuant thereto, and the provisions thereof shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction by any owner of such warrants or bonds by mandamus or any other appropriate suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity. (5) Bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.20.395, 28B.20.396, and 28B.20.398 may be redeemed, at the option of the board of regents, at such time or times, upon such terms and conditions, and at such premiums as the board of regents specifies in the resolution. (6) If the board of regents fails to pay the required amounts into the special fund, established in conformity with subsection (2) of this section, the owner of any bond or bonds affected thereby may maintain an action against the board of regents to compel compliance with the terms of the resolution in this respect. (7) Pending the preparation and execution of any bonds the issuance of which is authorized under the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, temporary bonds may be issued in such form as the board of regents determines. [1999 c 346 § 7; 1983 c 167 § 34; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.398. Prior: 1947 c 284 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 4566-14. Formerly RCW 28.77.380.] Notes: Purpose -- Construction -- Effective date -- 1999 c 346: See notes following RCW 28B.20.381. Liberal construction -- Severability -- 1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.410 Children's center for research and training in mental retardation — Established. There is hereby established at the University of Washington a children's center for research and training in mental retardation and other handicapping conditions. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.410. Prior: 1963 c 193 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.430.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.412 Children's center for research and training in mental retardation — Administration. The center shall be administered by the board of regents of the University of Washington. [1982 c 163 § 4; 1973 c 62 § 8; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.412. Prior: 1963 c 193 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.77.432.] Notes: Severability -- Effective date -- 1982 c 163: See notes following RCW 2.10.052. Savings -- Severability -- 1973 c 62: See notes following RCW 28B.10.510. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.414 Children's center for research and training in mental retardation — Purpose. The general purposes of the center shall be: (1) To provide clinical and laboratory facilities for research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental retardation and other handicapping conditions in children; (2) To develop improved professional and in-service training programs in the various disciplines concerned with handicapped children; (3) To provide diagnostic and consultative services to various state programs and to regional and local centers, to an extent compatible with the primary research and teaching objectives of the center. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.414. Prior: 1963 c 193 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.434.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.420 Graduate scholarships for engineering research — Established. In order to further the development of advance studies in engineering there shall be established in the engineering laboratories of the University of Washington, ten graduate scholarships and/or fellowships to the amount of one thousand dollars and tuition each, per academic year. These scholarships shall be in the field of engineering which can best be used to aid the industrial development of the state of Washington and its resources. This graduate work shall be done in the laboratories of the university and shall be directed along the lines of professional research and testing. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.420. Prior: 1945 c 241 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.220.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.422 Graduate scholarships for engineering research — Studies published — Direction of program — Qualifications for candidates. The studies and results of such scholarships shall be published as bulletins or engineering reports of the college of engineering of the university and a reasonable number of copies thereof shall be available to the public without cost. The provisions of RCW 28B.20.420 and this section shall include the cost of individual scholarships, the cost of necessary supplies and materials to be utilized, and the cost of printing and distribution of the bulletins or engineering reports. The direction of this research program shall rest in the proper department or departments and schools of the engineering college of the university and the candidates must meet the qualifications of the graduate school of the university for graduate students. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.422. Prior: 1945 c 241 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.77.225; 28.77.220, part.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.440 University hospital. The board of regents of the University of Washington is hereby authorized to operate a hospital upon university grounds to be used in conjunction with the university's medical and dental schools, including equipping and additional construction to the same. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.440. Cf. (i) 1947 c 286 § 2. No RRS. (ii) 1945 c 15 § 4. No RRS.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.450 Occupational and environmental research facility — Construction and maintenance authorized — Purpose. There shall be constructed and maintained at the University of Washington an occupational and environmental research facility in the school of medicine having as its objects and purposes testing, research, training, teaching, consulting and service in the fields of industrial and occupational medicine and health, the prevention of industrial and occupational disease among workers, the promotion and protection of safer working environments and dissemination of the knowledge and information acquired from such objects and purposes. [1989 c 12 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.450. Prior: 1963 c 151 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.410.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.452 Occupational and environmental research facility — Industry to share costs. See RCW 51.16.042. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.454 Occupational and environmental research facility — Submission of industrial and occupational health problems to facility — Availability of information. Any matter or problem relating to the industrial and occupational health of workers may be submitted to the environmental research facility by any public agency or interested party. All research data and pertinent information available or compiled at such facility related to the industrial and occupational health of workers shall be made available and supplied without cost to any public agency or interested party. [1989 c 12 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.454. Prior: 1963 c 151 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.414.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.456 Occupational and environmental research facility — Advisory committee. There is hereby created an advisory committee to the environmental research facility consisting of eight members. Membership on the committee shall consist of the director of the department of labor and industries, the assistant secretary for the division of health services of the department of social and health services, the president of the Washington state labor council, the president of the association of Washington business, the dean of the school of public health and community medicine of the University of Washington, the dean of the school of engineering of the University of Washington, the president of the Washington state medical association, or their representatives, and the chairman of the department of environmental health of the University of Washington, who shall be ex officio chairman of the committee without vote. Such committee shall meet at least semiannually at the call of the chairman. Members shall serve without compensation. It shall consult, review and evaluate policies, budgets, activities and programs of the facility relating to industrial and occupational health to the end that the facility will serve in the broadest sense the health of the workman as it may be related to his employment. [1973 c 62 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.456. Prior: 1963 c 151 § 4. Formerly RCW 28.77.416.] Notes: Savings -- Severability -- 1973 c 62: See notes following RCW 28B.10.510. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.458 Occupational and environmental research facility — Acceptance of loans, gifts, etc. — Presentment of vouchers for payments from accident and medical aid funds. The University of Washington may accept and administer loans, grants, funds, or gifts, conditional or otherwise, in furtherance of the objects and purposes of RCW 28B.20.450 through 28B.20.458, from the federal government and from other sources public or private. For the purpose of securing payment from the accident fund and medical aid fund as funds are required, vouchers shall be presented to the department of labor and industries. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.458. Prior: 1963 c 151 § 5. Formerly RCW 28.77.418.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.462 Warren G. Magnuson institute for biomedical research and health professions training — Established. The Warren G. Magnuson institute for biomedical research and health professions training is established within the Warren G. Magnuson health sciences center at the University of Washington. The institute shall be administered by the university. The institute may be funded through a combination of federal, state, and private funds, including earnings on the endowment fund in RCW 28B.20.472. [1990 c 282 § 1.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.464 Warren G. Magnuson institute — Purposes. The purposes of the Warren G. Magnuson institute for biomedical research and health professions training are as follows: (1) Supporting one or more individuals engaged in biomedical research into the causes of, the treatments for, or the management of diabetes is the primary purpose of the institute; (2) Providing financial assistance to students in graduate or postgraduate training programs in the health professions at the university is the secondary purpose of the institute; (3) Supporting biomedical research into the causes of, the treatment for, or the management of Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, or any other disease or medical disorder where the achievement of a significant result in the near term is especially promising; and (4) Enhancing the training, research, and public service missions of the health sciences schools of the University of Washington. [1990 c 282 § 2.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.466 Warren G. Magnuson institute — Endowment fund earnings. Unless designated otherwise by donors, the earnings on the endowment fund in RCW 28B.20.472 shall be distributed as follows: (1) Earnings on the first seven hundred fifty thousand dollars shall be expended at the direction of the dean of the school of medicine, in support of one or more individuals engaged in biomedical research into the causes of, the treatments for, or the management of diabetes; (2) Earnings on the next two hundred fifty thousand dollars shall be expended to provide financial assistance to students in graduate or postgraduate training programs in the health professions at the university, including: Medicine, nursing, public health and community medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and social work. At least one such student at all times shall be in a career pathway preparing for or engaged in research related to diabetes, its antecedents, or complications; and (3) Earnings on additional funds within the endowment may be used for any purpose of the institute as outlined in RCW 28B.20.464. [1990 c 282 § 3.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.468 Warren G. Magnuson institute — Trust fund. The Warren G. Magnuson institute trust fund is hereby established. The trust fund shall be administered by the state treasurer. Funds appropriated by the legislature for the trust fund shall be deposited into the trust fund. At the request of the board of regents of the University of Washington, and when conditions set forth in RCW 28B.20.470 are met, the treasurer shall release state matching moneys in the fund to the University of Washington's local endowment fund. No appropriation is required for expenditures from the trust fund. [1991 sp.s. c 13 § 106; 1990 c 282 § 4.] Notes: Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.470 Warren G. Magnuson institute — State matching funds. The University of Washington may apply to the treasurer for five hundred thousand dollars from the Warren G. Magnuson institute trust fund when the university can match the state funds with an amount of cash donations equal to twice the state funds provided. Private donations mean moneys from nonstate sources that include, but are not limited to federal moneys and assessments by commodity commissions authorized to conduct research activities including but not limited to research studies authorized under RCW 15.66.030 and 15.65.040. [1990 c 282 § 5.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.472 Warren G. Magnuson institute — Local endowment fund. The state matching funds and the private donations shall be deposited in the university's local endowment fund. The university is responsible for investing and maintaining all moneys within the fund. The principal of the invested endowment fund shall not be invaded. The university may augment the endowment fund with additional private donations. The earnings of the fund shall be used solely to support the purposes of the Warren G. Magnuson institute for biomedical research and health professions training as set forth in RCW 28B.20.464. [1990 c 282 § 6.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.500 Medical students from rural areas — Admission preference. The school of medicine at the University of Washington shall develop and implement a policy to grant admission preference to prospective medical students from rural areas of the state who agree to serve for at least five years as primary care physicians in rural areas of Washington after completion of their medical education and have applied for and meet the qualifications of the program under chapter 28B.115 RCW. Should the school of medicine be unable to fill any or all of the admission openings due to a lack of applicants from rural areas who meet minimum qualifications for study at the medical school, it may admit students not eligible for preferential admission under this section. [1991 c 332 § 26; 1990 c 271 § 9.] Notes: Application to scope of practice -- Captions not law -- 1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.700 Construction, remodeling, improvement, financing, etc., authorized. The board of regents of the University of Washington is empowered, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, 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 § 36; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.700. Prior: 1959 c 193 § 1; 1957 c 254 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.500.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.705 Definitions. The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this chapter, 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 the University of Washington. (2) The words "building fees" mean the building fees charged students registering at the university. (3) The words "bond retirement fund" mean the special fund created by chapter 254, Laws of 1957, to be known as the University of Washington 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 § 37; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.705. Prior: 1963 c 224 § 2; 1963 c 182 § 1; 1959 c 193 § 2; 1957 c 254 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.77.510.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.710 Contracts, issuance of evidences of indebtedness, 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 and which may hereafter 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.20.710. Prior: 1963 c 182 § 2; 1959 c 193 § 3; 1957 c 254 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.520.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.715 Bonds — Issuance, sale, form, term, interest, etc. — Covenants — Deposit of proceeds. For the purpose of financing the cost of any projects, the board is hereby authorized to adopt the resolution or resolutions and prepare all other documents necessary for the issuance, sale and delivery of the bonds or any part thereof at such time or times as it shall deem necessary and advisable. Said bonds: (1) Shall not constitute (a) An obligation, either general or special, of the state; or (b) A general obligation of the University of Washington or of the board; (2) Shall be (a) Either registered or in coupon form; and (b) Issued in denominations of not less than one hundred dollars; and (c) Fully negotiable instruments under the laws of this state; and (d) Signed on behalf of the university by the president of the board, attested by the secretary of the board, have the seal of the university impressed thereon or a facsimile of such seal printed or lithographed in the bottom border thereof, and the coupons attached thereto shall be signed with the facsimile signatures of such president and secretary; (3) Shall state (a) The date of issue; and (b) The series of the issue and be consecutively numbered within the series; and (c) That the bond is payable both principal and interest solely out of the bond retirement fund; (4) Each series of bonds shall bear interest, payable either annually or semiannually, as the board may determine; (5) Shall be payable both principal and interest out of the bond retirement fund; (6) Shall be payable at such times over a period of not to exceed forty years from date of issuance, at such place or places, and with such reserved rights of prior redemption, as the board may prescribe; (7) Shall be sold in such manner and at such price as the board may prescribe; (8) Shall be issued under and subject to such terms, conditions and covenants providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon and such other terms, conditions, covenants and protective provisions safeguarding such payment, not inconsistent with this chapter, and as found to be necessary by the board for the most advantageous sale thereof, which may include but not be limited to: (a) A covenant that the building fees shall be established, maintained and collected in such amounts that will provide money sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on all bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund, to set aside and maintain the reserves required to secure the payment of such principal and interest, and to maintain any coverage which may be required over such principal and interest; (b) A covenant that a reserve account shall be created in the bond retirement fund to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on all bonds issued and a provision made that certain amounts be set aside and maintained therein; (c) A covenant that sufficient moneys may be transferred from the University of Washington building account to the bond retirement fund when ordered by the board of regents in the event there is ever an insufficient amount of money in the bond retirement fund to pay any installment of interest or principal and interest coming due on the bonds or any of them; (d) A covenant fixing conditions under which bonds on a parity with any bonds outstanding may be issued. The proceeds of the sale of all bonds, exclusive of accrued interest which shall be deposited in the bond retirement fund, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the University of Washington building account and shall be used solely for paying the costs of the projects. [1985 c 390 § 38; 1970 ex.s. c 56 § 26; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 100; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.715. Prior: 1959 c 193 § 4; 1957 c 254 § 4. Formerly RCW 28.77.530.] 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.720 University of Washington 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 shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to a special trust fund to be known as the University of Washington bond retirement 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, and in no event shall such one-half be less than twelve dollars and fifty cents per each resident student per quarter and less than thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents per each nonresident student per quarter; (2) Any gifts, bequests, or 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. Said bond retirement fund shall be kept segregated from all moneys in the state treasury and shall, while any of such bonds or any interest thereon remains unpaid, be available solely for the payment thereof except as provided in RCW 28B.20.725(5). As a part of the contract of sale of such bonds, the board undertakes 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. [1985 c 390 § 39; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.720. Prior: 1959 c 193 § 5; 1957 c 254 § 5. Formerly RCW 28.77.540.] Notes:1977 Bond act for the refunding of outstanding limited obligation revenue bonds of institutions of higher education, as affecting: RCW 28B.14C.080 through 28B.14C.130. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.721 Revenues derived from certain university lands deposited in University of Washington bond retirement fund. All moneys received from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act for university purposes; 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; and all moneys received as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands shall be deposited in the "University of Washington bond retirement fund" to be expended for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.20.720. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.721. Prior: 1963 c 216 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.541.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.725 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 University of Washington 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 University of Washington 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. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.725. Prior: 1959 c 193 § 6. Formerly RCW 28.77.545.] Notes:1977 Bond act for the refunding of outstanding limited obligation revenue bonds of institutions of higher education, as affecting: RCW 28B.14C.080 through 28B.14C.130. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.730 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 this chapter 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 the University of Washington 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 § 27; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 101; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.730. Prior: 1959 c 193 § 8. Formerly RCW 28.77.547.] 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.735 Bonds not general obligations — Legislature may provide additional means of payment. The bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 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 derived from the building fees as herein provided. The legislature may provide additional means for raising money for the payment of interest and principal of said bonds. RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 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. [1985 c 390 § 40; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.735. Prior: 1957 c 254 § 7. Formerly RCW 28.77.550.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.740 RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 as concurrent with other laws. RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 is to be construed as concurrent with other legislation with reference to providing funds for the construction of buildings at the University of Washington, and is not to be construed as limiting any other provision of law with reference thereto. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.740. Prior: 1957 c 254 § 10. Formerly RCW 28.77.580.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.745 Validation — 1959 c 193. Any covenants of the bonds issued by the University of Washington under the authority of chapter 254, Laws of 1957 not expressly authorized by said chapter but authorized in chapter 193, Laws of 1959 are hereby declared to be legal and binding in all respects. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.745. Prior: 1959 c 193 § 11. Formerly RCW 28.77.590.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.750 Hospital project bonds — State general obligation bonds in lieu of revenue bonds. The legislature has previously approved by its appropriation of funds from time to time, a capital improvement project for the University of Washington hospital, which project was to be partly funded by the issuance, by the university board of regents, of revenue bonds payable from certain university hospital fees. In order that such project may be funded on terms most advantageous to the state, it is hereby determined to be in the public interest that state general obligation bonds be issued to provide part of the funds for such project in lieu of revenue bonds. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 1.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: "If any provision of this 1975 act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, shall in no way be affected." [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 12.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.751 Hospital project bonds — Amount authorized. For the purpose of providing financing for needed acquisition, construction, remodeling, furnishing or equipping of buildings and facilities of the University of Washington hospital, the state finance committee is hereby authorized to issue from time to time general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the aggregate principal amount of eight million dollars, or so much thereof as shall be required to finance the university hospital improvements project described in RCW 28B.20.750, to be paid and discharged within thirty years of the date of issuance, in accordance with Article VIII, section 1, of the Constitution of the state of Washington. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 2.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.752 Hospital project bonds — Bond anticipation notes, authorized, payment. When the state finance committee has determined to issue such general obligation bonds or a portion thereof, it may, pending the issuance thereof, issue in the name of the state temporary notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, which notes shall be designated as "bond anticipation notes". Such portion of the proceeds of the sale of such bonds as may be required for the payment of principal and redemption premium, if any, of and interest on such notes shall be applied thereto when such bonds are issued. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 3.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.753 Hospital project bonds — Form, terms, conditions, sale, and covenants for bonds and notes. The state finance committee is authorized to prescribe the form, terms, conditions and covenants of the bonds and/or the bond anticipation notes, the time or times of sale of all or any portion of them, and the conditions and manner of their sale and issuance. Each such bond and bond anticipation note shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state of Washington and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the principal thereof and the interest thereon when due. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 4.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.754 Hospital project bonds — Disposition of proceeds. Except for that portion of the proceeds required to pay bond anticipation notes pursuant to RCW 28B.20.752, the proceeds from the sale of the bonds and/or bond anticipation notes authorized herein, together with all grants, donations, transferred funds and other moneys which the state finance committee or the board of regents of the University of Washington may direct the state treasurer to deposit therein, shall be deposited in the building authority construction account in the state treasury. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 5.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.755 Hospital project bonds — Administration of proceeds from bonds and notes. Subject to legislative appropriation, all proceeds of the bonds and/or bond anticipation notes authorized in RCW 28B.20.750 through 28B.20.759 shall be administered and expended by the board of regents of the University of Washington exclusively for the purposes specified in RCW 28B.20.750 through 28B.20.759 and for the payment of the expenses incurred in connection with the sale and issuance of such bonds and bond anticipation notes. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 6.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.756 Hospital project bonds — 1975 University of Washington hospital bond retirement fund, created, purpose. The 1975 University of Washington hospital bond retirement fund is hereby created in the state treasury for the purpose of the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to RCW 28B.20.750 through 28B.20.759. The state finance committee, on or before June 30th of each year, shall certify to the state treasurer the amount required in the next succeeding twelve months for the payment of the principal of and interest coming due on such bonds. On July 1st of each such year the state treasurer shall withdraw from any general state revenues received in the state treasury and deposit in the 1975 University of Washington hospital bond retirement fund an amount equal to the amount certified by the state finance committee. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 7.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.757 Hospital project bonds — Regents to accumulate moneys for bond payments. On or before June 30th of each year, the board of regents of the university shall cause to be accumulated, in an appropriate local fund, from fees charged patients of the university hospital and other moneys legally available for such purposes, an amount at least equal to the amount required in the next succeeding twelve months for the payment of the principal of and interest coming due on the bonds issued pursuant to RCW 28B.20.750 through 28B.20.759. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 28B.15.220, on July 1st of each such year the board of regents of the university shall cause to be paid to the state treasurer for deposit into the general fund of the state treasury, the sum so accumulated. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 8.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.758 Hospital project bonds — As legal investment for public funds. The bonds authorized in RCW 28B.20.750 through 28B.20.759 shall constitute a legal investment for all state funds or for funds under state control and all funds of municipal corporations. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 9.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.759 Hospital project bonds — Prerequisite to issuance. The bonds authorized in RCW 28B.20.750 through 28B.20.759 shall be issued only after the university board of regents has certified to the state finance committee that projected revenue from fees charged patients of the university hospital shall be adequate, based upon reasonable projections for that revenue, to enable the board of regents to meet the requirement of RCW 28B.20.757 during the life of the bonds proposed to be issued. [1975 1st ex.s. c 88 § 10.] Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 88: See note following RCW 28B.20.750. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.770 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.800 Revenues derived from certain university lands and income from university permanent fund deposited in University of Washington bond retirement fund — Covenant. All moneys hereafter received from the lease or rental of lands set apart for the University of Washington by chapter 91, Laws of 1903 and section 9, chapter 122, Laws of 1893, and all interest or income arising from the proceeds of the sale of such land, less the allocation to the state treasurer's service account [fund] pursuant to RCW 43.08.190 and the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160, and all proceeds from the sale of timber, fallen timber, stone, gravel, or other valuable material and all other receipts therefrom shall be deposited to the credit of the "University of Washington bond retirement fund" to be expended for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.20.720. All proceeds of sale of such lands, exclusive of investment income, shall be deposited to the credit of the state university permanent fund, shall be retained therein and shall not be transferred to any other fund or account. All interest earned or income received from the investment of the money in the state university permanent fund shall be deposited to the credit of the University of Washington bond retirement fund less the allocations to the state treasurer's service fund pursuant to RCW 43.08.190 and the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160. As a part of the contract of sale of bonds payable out of the University of Washington bond retirement fund, the board of regents of the University of Washington may covenant that all moneys derived from the above provided sources, which are required to be paid into the bond retirement fund, shall continue to be paid into such bond retirement fund for as long as any of such bonds are outstanding. [1991 sp.s. c 13 § 97; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.800. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 135 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.77.620.] Notes: Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240. 1977 Bond act for the refunding of outstanding limited obligation revenue bonds of institutions of higher education, as affecting: RCW 28B.14C.080 through 28B.14C.130. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.805 Revenues derived from certain university lands and income from university permanent fund deposited in University of Washington bond retirement fund — Ratification of previous transfers. The transfers heretofore made of all moneys from the sources described in RCW 28B.20.800 and 43.79.201 into the University of Washington bond retirement fund and permanent fund are in all respects ratified and confirmed. [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.805. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 135 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.77.630.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.810 Revenues derived from certain university lands and income from university permanent fund deposited in University of Washington bond retirement fund — Transfers of certain funds and investments from university permanent fund to University of Washington bond retirement fund and University of Washington building account. The board of regents of the University of Washington is empowered to authorize from time to time the transfer from the state university permanent fund to be held in reserve in the bond retirement fund created by RCW 28B.20.720 any unobligated funds and investments derived from lands set apart for the support of the university by chapter 91, Laws of 1903 and section 9, chapter 122, Laws of 1893, to the extent required to comply with bond covenants regarding principal and interest payments and reserve requirements for bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund up to a total amount of five million dollars, and to transfer any or all of said unobligated funds and investments in excess of five million dollars to the university building account created by RCW 43.79.330(22). Any funds transferred to the bond retirement fund pursuant to this section shall be replaced by moneys first available out of the moneys required to be deposited in such fund pursuant to RCW 28B.20.800. The board is further empowered to direct the state finance committee to convert any investments in such permanent fund acquired with funds derived from such lands into cash or obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America prior to the transfer of such funds and investments to such reserve account or building account. [1991 sp.s. c 13 § 78; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.810. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 135 § 4. Formerly RCW 28.77.640.] Notes: Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28B.20.820 Revenues derived from certain university lands and income from university permanent fund deposited in University of Washington bond retirement fund — RCW 79.64.040 not affected. Nothing contained in RCW 28B.20.800 through 28B.20.820 and RCW 43.79.201 is intended to amend or modify RCW 79.64.040 (section 4, chapter 178, Laws of 1961). [1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.20.820. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 135 § 5. Formerly RCW 28.77.650.]