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(continued) .s. c 109 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 109 § 1.]
Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 109: "If any provision of this 1975 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." [1975 1st ex.s. c 109 § 7.]
Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: "If any provision of this 1974 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." [1974 ex.s. c 109 § 14.]
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28B.30.602
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Bonds, committee to control issuance, sale and retirement of.
The issuance, sale and retirement of said bonds shall be under the supervision and control of the state finance committee. The committee is authorized to prescribe the form, terms, conditions, and covenants of the bonds, the time or times of sale of all or any portion of them, and the conditions and manner of their sale, issuance and redemption. None of the bonds herein authorized shall be sold for less than the par value thereof.
The committee may provide that the bonds, or any of them, may be called prior to the maturity date thereof under such terms, conditions, and provisions as it may determine and may authorize the use of facsimile signatures in the issuance of such bonds and notes, if any. Such bonds shall be payable at such places as the committee may provide.
[1974 ex.s. c 109 § 2.]
Notes: Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.604
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Anticipation notes authorized — Use of proceeds.
At the time the state finance committee determines to issue such bonds or a portion thereof, it may, pending the issuance of such bonds, issue, in the name of the state, temporary notes in anticipation of the money to be derived from the sale of the bonds, which notes shall be designated as "anticipation notes". The proceeds from the sale of bonds and notes authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 shall be used exclusively for the purposes specified in RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of bonds: PROVIDED, That such portion of the proceeds of the sale of such bonds as may be required for the payment of the principal and interest on such anticipation notes as have been issued, shall be deposited in the bond redemption fund created in RCW 28B.30.610.
[1980 c 32 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 109 § 2; 1974 ex.s. c 109 § 3.]
Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.606
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Administration of proceeds from sale of bonds or notes — Investment of surplus funds.
The principal proceeds from the sale of the bonds or notes deposited in the office-laboratory construction account of the general fund shall be administered by Washington State University. Whenever there is a surplus of funds available in the office-laboratory construction account of the general fund to meet current expenditures payable therefrom, the state finance committee may invest such portion of said funds as the university deems appropriate in securities issued by the United States or agencies of the United States government as defined by RCW 43.84.080 (1) and (4). All income received from such investments shall be deposited to the credit of the bond retirement fund created in RCW 28B.30.610.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 109 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 109 § 4.]
Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.608
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Security for bonds issued.
Bonds issued under the provisions of RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 as now or hereafter amended shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay such principal and interest as the same shall become due.
[1977 c 32 § 2; 1974 ex.s. c 109 § 5.]
Notes: Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.610
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Office-laboratory facilities bond redemption fund created, use.
The office-laboratory facilities bond redemption fund is hereby created in the state treasury, which fund shall be exclusively devoted to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and notes authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619. The state finance committee, shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount needed in the ensuing twelve months to meet such bond retirement and interest requirements which may exceed cash available in the bond redemption fund from rental revenues, and on July 1st of each year the state treasurer shall deposit such amount in the office-laboratory facilities bond redemption fund from any general state revenues received in the state treasury and certified by the state treasurer to be general state revenues.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 109 § 4; 1974 ex.s. c 109 § 6.]
Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.612
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Rights of owner and holder of bonds.
The owner and holder of any of the bonds authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 may by a mandamus or other appropriate proceeding require the transfer and payment of funds as directed herein.
[1974 ex.s. c 109 § 7.]
Notes: Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.614
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Lease agreement prerequisite to sale of bonds — Disposition of lease payments.
None of the bonds authorized in RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 as now or hereafter amended shall be sold unless a long-term lease agreement shall be entered into between Washington State University and the general services administration of the federal government providing for the occupancy of this facility by the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Weather Service for tree fruit research similar to the research performed at the Washington State University Tree Fruit Center. The lease payments by the federal government shall be in an amount at least equal to the amount required to provide for the amortization of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 as now or hereafter amended as certified by the state finance committee, in addition to custodial, maintenance and utility services costs. A portion of the annual lease payments received by the university equal to the amount required for payment of the principal and interest on the bonds shall be forthwith remitted by the university and deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the state general fund.
[1977 c 32 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 109 § 5; 1974 ex.s. c 109 § 8.]
Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.616
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Bonds, legislature may provide additional means for payment.
The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619, and RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for such payments.
[1974 ex.s. c 109 § 9.]
Notes: Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.618
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Bonds as legal investment for public funds.
The bonds authorized in RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 shall be a legal investment for all state funds or funds under state control and for all funds of any other public body.
[1974 ex.s. c 109 § 10.]
Notes: Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.619
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Appropriation.
There is hereby appropriated to Washington State University from the office-laboratory construction account of the general fund, out of the sale of the bonds or notes authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619, the sum of one million nine hundred fifty thousand dollars, or such lesser amount as may be required, to finance the planning, construction, furnishing and equipping, together with all improvements thereon, of the facility authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 109 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 109 § 11.]
Notes: Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
Severability -- 1974 ex.s. c 109: See note following RCW 28B.30.600.
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28B.30.620
Tree fruit research center facility, financing — Alternatives authorized.
In the event the state finance committee determines that interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 as now or hereafter amended will not be exempt from federal income tax, Washington State University may issue its revenue bonds as provided in RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.325 to pay the cost of the facilities authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 as now or hereafter amended, and the lease rental received from the federal government shall be retained by the university instead of being deposited in the state treasury as provided by RCW 28B.30.614 as now or hereafter amended.
In addition to the authority granted to the state treasurer by *RCW 43.84.100, with the consent of the state finance committee the state treasurer may make a loan from funds in the state treasury in the manner generally prescribed by *RCW 43.84.100 to the local construction fund established by Washington State University for the office-laboratory building authorized by RCW 28B.30.600 through 28B.30.619 as now or hereafter amended, should a determination be made for Washington State University to issue revenue bonds.
[1977 c 32 § 4.]
Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 43.84.100 was repealed by 1985 c 57 § 90, effective July 1, 1985.
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28B.30.630
Puget Sound water quality field agents program — Definitions.
As used in RCW 28B.30.630 through 28B.30.638 the following definitions apply:
(1) "Sea grant" means the Washington state sea grant program.
(2) "Cooperative extension" means the cooperative extension service of Washington State University.
[1990 c 289 § 1.]
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28B.30.632
Puget Sound water quality field agents program — Local field agents.
(1) The sea grant and cooperative extension shall jointly administer a program to provide field agents to work with local governments, property owners, and the general public to increase the propagation of shellfish, and to address Puget Sound water quality problems within Kitsap, Mason, and Jefferson counties that may limit shellfish propagation potential. The sea grant and cooperative extension shall each make available the services of no less than two agents within these counties for the purposes of this section.
(2) The responsibilities of the field agents shall include but not be limited to the following:
(a) Provide technical assistance to property owners, marine industry owners and operators, and others, regarding methods and practices to address nonpoint and point sources of pollution of Puget Sound;
(b) Provide technical assistance to address water quality problems limiting opportunities for enhancing the recreational harvest of shellfish;
(c) Provide technical assistance in the management and increased production of shellfish to facility operators or to those interested in establishing an operation;
(d) Assist local governments to develop and implement education and public involvement activities related to Puget Sound water quality;
(e) Assist in coordinating local water quality programs with region-wide and statewide programs;
(f) Provide information and assistance to local watershed committees.
(3) The sea grant and cooperative extension shall mutually coordinate their field agent activities to avoid duplicative efforts and to ensure that the full range of responsibilities under RCW 28B.30.632 through *28B.30.636 are carried out. They shall consult with the **Puget Sound water quality authority and ensure consistency with the authority's water quality management plan.
(4) Recognizing the special expertise of both agencies, the sea grant and cooperative extension shall cooperate to divide their activities as follows:
(a) Sea grant shall have primary responsibility to address water quality issues related to activities within Puget Sound, and to provide assistance regarding the management and improvement of shellfish production; and
(b) Cooperative extension shall have primary responsibility to address upland and freshwater activities affecting Puget Sound water quality and associated watersheds.
[1990 c 289 § 2.]
Notes: Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 28B.30.636 was repealed by 1998 c 245 § 176.
**(2) The Puget Sound water quality authority and its powers and duties, pursuant to the Sunset Act, chapter 43.131 RCW, were terminated June 30, 1995, and repealed June 30, 1996. See 1990 c 115 §§ 11 and 12. Powers, duties, and functions of the Puget Sound water quality authority pertaining to cleanup and protection of Puget Sound transferred to the Puget Sound action team by 1996 c 138 § 11. See RCW 90.71.903.
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28B.30.634
Puget Sound water quality field agents program — Matching requirements.
Sea grant and cooperative extension shall require a match from nonstate sources of at least twenty-five percent of the cost of the services provided, and not exceeding fifty percent of the cost. The match may be either monetary compensation or in-kind services, such as the provision for office space or clerical support. Only direct costs of providing the services, excluding costs of administrative overhead, may be included in the estimate of costs.
[1990 c 289 § 3.]
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28B.30.638
Puget Sound water quality field agents program — Captions not law.
Captions as used in RCW 28B.30.630 through 28B.30.638 constitute no part of the law.
[1990 c 289 § 7.]
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28B.30.640
Climate and rural energy development center — Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 28B.30.642 and 28B.30.644 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Center" means the Washington climate and rural energy development center.
(2) "Clean energy activities" means: (a) Activities related to renewable resources including electricity generation facilities fueled by water, wind, solar energy, geothermal energy, landfill gas, or bioenergy; (b) programs and industries promoting research, development, or commercialization of fuel cells and qualified alternative energy resources as defined in RCW 19.29A.090; (c) energy efficiency measures or technologies; and (d) technologies designed to significantly reduce the use of or emissions from motor vehicle fuels.
(3) "Climate change" means a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere.
[2002 c 250 § 2.]
Notes: Findings -- 2002 c 250: "The legislature makes the following findings:
(1) A vast and growing body of research and information about changes to our global, national, and regional climates is being produced by a variety of sources.
(2) Much of this research and information holds important value in helping scientists, citizens, businesses, and public policymakers understand how Washington may be affected by these changes.
(3) It is in the public interest to support efforts to promote discussion and understanding of the potential effects of climate change on Washington's water supply, agriculture, natural resources, coastal infrastructure, public health, and economy, and to encourage the formulation of sound recommendations for avoiding, mitigating, and responding to those effects.
(4) The state should support the establishment of a central clearinghouse to serve as an impartial, unbiased source of credible and reliable information about climate change for the public." [2002 c 250 § 1.]
Effective date -- 2002 c 250: "This act takes effect July 1, 2002." [2002 c 250 § 6.]
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28B.30.642
Climate and rural energy development center — Authorized.
The legislature authorizes the establishment of the Washington climate and rural energy development center in the Washington State University energy program to serve as a central, nonregulatory clearinghouse of credible and reliable information addressing various aspects of climate change and clean energy activities.
[2002 c 250 § 3.]
Notes: Findings -- Effective date -- 2002 c 250: See notes following RCW 28B.30.640.
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28B.30.644
Climate and rural energy development center — Funding.
The center shall be funded through grants, and voluntary monetary and in-kind contributions.
[2002 c 250 § 4.]
Notes: Findings -- Effective date -- 2002 c 250: See notes following RCW 28B.30.640.
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28B.30.700
Construction, remodeling, improvement, financing through bonds, authorized.
The board of regents of Washington State University is empowered, in accordance with the provisions of RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780, to provide for the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation and improvement of buildings and facilities authorized by the legislature for the use of the university and to finance the payment thereof by bonds payable out of a special fund from revenues hereafter derived from the payment of building fees, gifts, bequests or grants, and such additional funds as the legislature may provide.
[1985 c 390 § 41; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.700. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.80.500.]
Notes:Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.710
Definitions.
The following terms, whenever used or referred to in RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780, shall have the following meaning, excepting in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) The word "board" means the board of regents of Washington State University.
(2) The words "building fees" mean the building fees charged students registering at the university, but shall not mean special tuition or other fees charged such students or fees, charges, rentals, and other income derived from any or all revenue-producing lands, buildings, and facilities of the university, heretofore or hereafter acquired, constructed or installed, including but not limited to income from rooms, dormitories, dining rooms, hospitals, infirmaries, housing or student activity buildings, vehicular parking facilities, land or the appurtenances thereon.
(3) The words "bond retirement fund" mean the special fund created by RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780, to be known as the Washington State University bond retirement fund.
(4) The word "bonds" means the bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund.
(5) The word "projects" means the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation, or improvement of any building or other facility of the university authorized by the legislature at any time and to be financed by the issuance and sale of bonds.
[1985 c 390 § 42; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.710. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.80.510.]
Notes:Revenue bonds for construction of buildings and acquisition of facilities: RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330.
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28B.30.720
Contracts, issuance of evidences of indebtedness, bonds, acceptance of grants.
In addition to the powers conferred under existing law, the board is authorized and shall have the power:
(1) To contract for the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation and improvement of such buildings or other facilities of the university as are or may be authorized by the legislature.
(2) To finance the same by the issuance of bonds secured by the pledge of any or all of the revenues and receipts of the bond retirement fund.
(3) Without limitation of the foregoing, to accept grants from the United States government, or any federal or state agency or instrumentality, or any public or private corporation, association, or person to aid in defraying the costs of any such projects.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.720. Prior: 1963 c 182 § 3; 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.80.520.]
Notes:Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.730
Bonds — Issuance, sale, form, term, interest — 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 Washington State University 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 or the treasurer 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 RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780, 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 account, 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 Washington State University building account to the bond retirement account when ordered by the board of regents in the event there is ever an insufficient amount of money in the bond retirement account 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 shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the Washington State University building account and shall be used solely for paying the costs of the projects. The Washington State University building account shall be credited with the investment income derived pursuant to RCW 43.84.080 on the investable balances of scientific permanent fund and agricultural permanent fund, less the allocation to the state treasurer's service fund pursuant to RCW 43.08.190. During the 2001-2003 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the Washington State University building account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
[2002 c 238 § 302; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 50; 1985 c 390 § 43; 1972 ex.s. c 25 § 2; 1970 ex.s. c 56 § 28; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 102; 1969 ex.s. c 223 §28B.30.730 . Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 4. Formerly RCW 28.80.530.]
Notes: Severability -- 2002 c 238: "If any provision of this 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." [2002 c 238 § 307.]
Effective date -- 2002 c 238: "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 [March 28, 2002]." [2002 c 238 § 308.]
Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
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.
Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.740
Washington State University bond retirement fund — Composition — Pledge of building fees.
For the purpose of paying and securing the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due, there shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to a special trust fund to be known as the Washington State University bond retirement fund, which fund is hereby created in the state treasury, the following:
(1) One-half of such building fees as the board may from time to time determine, or such larger portion as may be necessary to prevent default in the payments required to be made out of the bond retirement fund;
(2) Any grants which may be made, or may become available, for the purpose of furthering the construction of any authorized projects, or for the repayment of the costs thereof;
(3) Such additional funds as the legislature may provide.
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 remain unpaid, be available solely for the payment thereof except as provided in subdivision (5) of RCW 28B.30.750. As a part of the contract of sale of such bonds, the board shall undertake to charge and collect building fees and to deposit the portion of such fees in the bond retirement fund in amounts which will be sufficient to pay the principal of, and interest on all such bonds outstanding.
[1985 c 390 § 44; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.740. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 5. Formerly RCW 28.80.540.]
Notes:Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.741
Washington State University bond retirement fund — Disposition of certain revenues from scientific school lands.
All moneys received from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act for a scientific school; all interest or income arising from the proceeds of the sale of such lands or of the timber, fallen timber, stone, gravel or other valuable material thereon, except for investment income derived pursuant to RCW 43.84.080 and, less the allocation to the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160; and all moneys received as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands shall be deposited in the "Washington State University bond retirement fund" to be expended for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.30.740.
[1991 sp.s. c 13 § 76; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.741. Prior: 1965 c 77 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.80.541.]
Notes: Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.742
Washington State University bond retirement fund — Disposition of certain revenues from agricultural college lands.
Whenever federal law shall permit all moneys received from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act for an agricultural college, all interest or income arising from the proceeds of the sale of such lands or of the timber, fallen timber, stone, gravel or other valuable material thereon, except for investment income derived pursuant to RCW 43.84.080 and, less the allocation to the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160; and all moneys received as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands shall be deposited in the Washington State University bond retirement fund to be expended for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.30.740.
[1991 sp.s. c 13 § 77; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.742. Prior: 1965 c 77 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.80.542.]
Notes: Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.750
Additional powers of board — Issuance of bonds, investments, transfer of funds, etc.
The board is hereby empowered:
(1) To reserve the right to issue bonds later on a parity with any bonds being issued;
(2) To authorize the investing of moneys in the bond retirement fund and any reserve account therein;
(3) To authorize the transfer of money from the Washington State University building account to the bond retirement fund when necessary to prevent a default in the payments required to be made out of such fund;
(4) To create a reserve account or accounts in the bond retirement fund to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on any bonds;
(5) To authorize the transfer to the Washington State University building account of any money on deposit in the bond retirement fund in excess of debt service for a period of three years from the date of such transfer on all outstanding bonds payable out of such fund.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.750. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 6. Formerly RCW 28.80.550.]
Notes:Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.760
Refunding bonds.
The board is hereby empowered to issue refunding bonds to provide funds to refund any or all outstanding bonds payable from the bond retirement fund and to pay any redemption premium payable on such outstanding bonds being refunded. Such refunding bonds may be issued in the manner and on terms and conditions and with the covenants permitted by RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 for the issuance of bonds. The refunding bonds shall be payable out of the bond retirement fund and shall not constitute an obligation either general or special, of the state or a general obligation of Washington State University or the board. The board may exchange the refunding bonds at par for the bonds which are being refunded or may sell them in such manner, at such price and at such rate or rates of interest as it deems for the best interest of the university.
[1970 ex.s. c 56 § 29; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 103; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.760. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 7. Formerly RCW 28.80.560.]
Notes: Purpose -- 1970 ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 39.52.020.
Validation -- Saving -- Severability -- 1969 ex.s. c 232: See notes following RCW 39.52.020.
Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.770
Bonds not general obligations — Legislature may provide additional means of payment.
The bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 shall not be general obligations of the state of Washington, but shall be limited obligation bonds payable only from the special fund created for their payment. The legislature may provide additional means for raising money for the payment of interest and principal of said bonds. RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for such payment. The power given to the legislature by this section to provide additional means for raising money is permissive, and shall not in any way be construed as a pledge of the general credit of the state of Washington.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.770. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 8. Formerly RCW 28.80.570.]
Notes:Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.780
Other laws not repealed or limited.
RCW 28B.30.700 through 28B.30.780 is concurrent with other legislation with reference to providing funds for the construction of buildings at Washington State University, and is not to be construed as repealing or limiting any existing provision of law with reference thereto.
[1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.30.780. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 § 9. Formerly RCW 28.80.580.]
Notes:Chapter not to repeal, override, or limit other statutes or actions: RCW 28B.31.100.
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28B.30.800
Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College.
See RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330.
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28B.30.810
Dairy/forage and agricultural research facility — Rainier school farm — Revolving fund — Lease of herd, lands, authorized.
(1) Washington State University shall establish and operate a dairy/forage and agricultural research facility at the Rainier school farm.
(2) Local funds generated through operation of this facility shall be managed in a revolving fund, established herewith, by the university. This fund shall consist of all moneys received in connection with the operation of the facility and any moneys appropriated to the fund by law. Disbursements from the revolving fund shall be on authorization of the president of the university or the president's designee. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, this fund, to be known as the dairy/forage facility revolving fund, shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required to permit expenditures and payment of obligations from the fund.
(3) In the event state funding is not sufficient to operate the dairy cattle herd, the university is authorized to lease the herd, together with the land necessary to maintain the same, for such period and upon such terms as the university board of regents shall deem proper.
[1988 c 57 § 1; 1981 c 238 § 4.]
Notes: Effective date -- Savings -- Liabilities, rights, actions, contracts -- 1981 c 238: See notes following RCW 72.01.140.
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28B.30.900
Transfer of energy education, applied research, and technology transfer programs from state energy office.
(1) All powers, duties, and functions of the state energy office under RCW 43.21F.045 relating to implementing energy education, applied research, and technology transfer programs shall be transferred to Washington State University.
(2) The specific programs transferred to Washington State University shall include but not be limited to the following: Renewable energy, energy software, industrial energy efficiency, education and information, energy ideas clearinghouse, and telecommunications.
(3)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the state energy office pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be delivered to the custody of Washington State University. All cabinets, furniture, office equipment, software, data base, motor vehicles, and other tangible property employed by the state energy office in carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be made available to Washington State University.
(b) Any appropriations made to, any other funds provided to, or any grants made to or contracts with the state energy office for carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall, on July 1, 1996, be transferred and credited to Washington State University.
(c) Whenever any question arises as to the transfer of any funds, books, documents, records, papers, files, software, data base, equipment, or other tangible property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and functions transferred, an arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties in dispute shall make a determination as to the proper allocation and certify the same to the state agencies concerned.
(d) All rules and all pending business before the state energy office pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be continued and acted upon by Washington State University. All existing contracts, grants, and obligations, excluding personnel contracts and obligations, shall remain in full force and shall be assigned to and performed by Washington State University.
(e) The transfer of the powers, duties, and functions of the state energy office does not affect the validity of any act performed before July 1, 1996.
(f) If apportionments of budgeted funds are required because of the transfers directed by this section, the director of the office of financial management shall certify the apportionments to the agencies affected, the state auditor, and the state treasurer. Each of these shall make the appropriate transfer and adjustments in funds and appropriation.
(4) Washington State University shall enter into an interagency agreement with the department of community, trade, and economic development regarding the relationship between policy development and public outreach. The department of community, trade, and economic development shall provide Washington State University available existing and future oil overcharge restitution and federal energy block funding for a minimum period of five years to carry out energy programs. Nothing in chapter 186, Laws of 1996 prohibits Washington State University from seeking grant funding for energy-related programs directly from other entities.
(5) Washington State University shall select and appoint existing state energy office employees to positions to perform the duties and functions transferred. Employees appointed by Washington State University are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW unless otherwise designated by the institution. Any future vacant or new positions will be filled using Washington State University's standard hiring procedures.
[1996 c 186 § 201.]
Notes: Findings -- Intent -- Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
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28B.30.901
Establishment of administrative units to coordinate energy education or energy program delivery programs.
In addition to the powers and duties transferred, Washington State University shall have the authority to establish administrative units as may be necessary to coordinate either energy education or energy program delivery programs, or both, and to revise, restructure, redirect, or eliminate programs transferred to Washington State University based on available funding or to better serve the people and businesses of Washington state.
[1996 c 186 § 202.]
Notes: Findings -- Intent -- Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
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28B.30.902
Lind dryland research unit — Income from leased property.
(1) The Washington state treasury has been named a devisee of certain property pursuant to a will executed by Cleora Neare on July 14, 1982. Under *RCW 79.01.612, property that has been devised to the state is to be managed and controlled by the department of natural resources. The legislature hereby finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the real property devised to the state under the will to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Washington State University Lind dryland research unit located in Adams county and sell the remaining property for the benefit of the common schools.
(2) Washington State University is hereby granted ownership, management, and control of the real property legally described as all of Section 6, and the west half of Section 5, Township 17, Range 34 East E.W.M., Adams county, Washington, upon close of probate, or sooner if the property can be transferred without cost, other than costs properly allocated to the state as devisee under probate, to Washington State University.
Upon transfer of this property, the parcel shall become part of the Washington State University Lind dryland research unit. Any and all lease income derived from current leases on the property shall be deposited in a dedicated Washington State University local account for the benefit of the Lind dryland research unit.
(3) The department of natural resources shall sell the real property legally described as lots 28 and 29, block 10, Neilson Brothers plat, City of Lind, Adams county and the proceeds of the sale shall be deposited into the permanent common school fund.
[1997 c 45 § 1.]
Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.612 was recodified as RCW 79.10.030 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 555.