title: RCW 28B.30.642

text:
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 s 3.]
Notes:
Findings—Effective date—2002 c 250: See notes following RCW 28B.30.640.

catchline: Climate and rural energy development center—Authorized.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 28B.30.644

text:
The center shall be funded through grants, and voluntary monetary and in-kind contributions.
[ 2002 c 250 s 4.]
Notes:
Findings—Effective date—2002 c 250: See notes following RCW 28B.30.640.

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Climate and rural energy development center—Funding.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 28B.30.646

text:
(1) Washington State University must convene an alternative jet fuels work group to further the development of alternative jet fuel as a productive industry in Washington. The work group must include members from the legislature and sectors involved in alternative jet fuel research, development, production, and utilization. The work group must provide a report including any pertinent recommendations to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024, and December 1st of every even-numbered year until December 1, 2028.
(2) This section expires January 1, 2029.
[ 2023 c 232 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective date—2023 c 232 ss 1-7: See note following RCW 70A.535.010.
Automatic expiration date exemption—2023 c 232: See note following RCW 82.04.287.
Intent—2023 c 232: See note following RCW 70A.535.010.

catchline: Alternative jet fuels work group. (Expires January 1, 2029.)


title: RCW 28B.30.650

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

catchline: Diversity in clinical trials.


title: RCW 28B.30.700

text:
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 s 41; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.30.700. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 1. Formerly RCW 28.80.500.]

catchline: Construction, remodeling, improvement, financing through bonds, authorized.


title: RCW 28B.30.710

text:
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 s 42; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.30.710. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 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.

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 28B.30.720

text:
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 s 28B.30.720. Prior: 1963 c 182 s 3; 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 3. Formerly RCW 28.80.520.]

catchline: Contracts, issuance of evidences of indebtedness, bonds, acceptance of grants.


title: RCW 28B.30.730

text:
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, except as otherwise provided in subsection (8)(e) of this section, 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;
(e) A covenant to obligate, to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds, all or a component of the fees and revenues of Washington State University that are not subject to appropriation by the legislature and that do not constitute general state revenues as defined in Article VIII, section 1 of the state Constitution or general state revenues for the purpose of calculating statutory limits on state indebtedness pursuant to *RCW 39.42.060.
The proceeds of the sale of all bonds issued in accordance with this chapter shall be used solely for paying the costs of the projects, including costs of issuance and other financing costs. 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.
[ 2009 c 499 s 9; 2002 c 238 s 302; 1991 sp.s. c 13 s 50; 1985 c 390 s 43; 1972 ex.s. c 25 s 2; 1970 ex.s. c 56 s 28; 1969 ex.s. c 232 s 102; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.30.730. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 4. Formerly RCW 28.80.530.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 39.42.060 was repealed by 2009 c 500 s 13.
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 s 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 s 308.]
Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
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.

catchline: Bonds—Issuance, sale, form, term, interest—Covenants—Use of proceeds.


title: RCW 28B.30.740

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

catchline: Washington State University bond retirement fund—Composition—Pledge of building fees.


title: RCW 28B.30.741

text:
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 s 76; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.30.741. Prior: 1965 c 77 s 1. Formerly RCW 28.80.541.]
Notes:
Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 18.04.105.

catchline: Washington State University bond retirement fund—Disposition of certain revenues from scientific school lands.


title: RCW 28B.30.742

text:
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 s 77; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.30.742. Prior: 1965 c 77 s 2. Formerly RCW 28.80.542.]
Notes:
Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 18.04.105.

catchline: Washington State University bond retirement fund—Disposition of certain revenues from agricultural college lands.


title: RCW 28B.30.750

text:
The board is hereby empowered:
(1) To reserve the right to issue bonds later on a parity with any bonds being issued;
(2) To authorize the investing of moneys in the bond retirement fund and any reserve account therein;
(3) To authorize the transfer of money from the Washington State University building account to the bond retirement fund when necessary to prevent a default in the payments required to be made out of such fund;
(4) To create a reserve account or accounts in the bond retirement fund to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on any bonds;
(5) To authorize the transfer to the Washington State University building account of any money on deposit in the bond retirement fund in excess of debt service for a period of three years from the date of such transfer on all outstanding bonds payable out of such fund. However, during the 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer to the Washington State University building account moneys that are in excess of the debt service due within the respective fiscal biennium from the date of such transfer on all outstanding bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund.
[ 2025 c 414 s 8028; 2023 c 474 s 8026; 2021 c 332 s 7028; 2019 c 413 s 7026; 2018 c 2 s 7020; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 3 s 7028; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 s 7029; 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 s 7021; 2010 1st sp.s. c 36 s 6009; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.30.750. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 6. Formerly RCW 28.80.550.]
Notes:
Effective date—2025 c 414: See note following RCW 79A.25.210.
Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2023 c 474: See notes following RCW 28A.320.330.
Effective date—2021 c 332: See note following RCW 43.19.501.
Effective date—2019 c 413: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.
Effective date—2018 c 2: See note following RCW 28B.10.027.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 43.160.080.
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 19: See note following RCW 43.34.080.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 48: See note following RCW 39.35B.050.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 43.155.050.

catchline: Additional powers of board—Issuance of bonds, investments, transfer of funds, etc.


title: RCW 28B.30.760

text:
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 s 29; 1969 ex.s. c 232 s 103; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.30.760. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 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.

catchline: Refunding bonds.


title: RCW 28B.30.770

text:
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 s 28B.30.770. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 8. Formerly RCW 28.80.570.]

catchline: Bonds not general obligations—Legislature may provide additional means of payment.


title: RCW 28B.30.780

text:
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 s 28B.30.780. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 12 s 9. Formerly RCW 28.80.580.]

catchline: Other laws not repealed or limited.


title: RCW 28B.30.800

text: See RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330.

catchline: Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College.


title: RCW 28B.30.810

text:
(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 s 1; 1981 c 238 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective date—Savings—Liabilities, rights, actions, contracts—1981 c 238: See notes following RCW 72.01.140.

catchline: Dairy/forage and agricultural research facility—Rainier school farm—Revolving fund—Lease of herd, lands, authorized.


title: RCW 28B.30.900

text:
(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, database, 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, database, 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 commerce regarding the relationship between policy development and public outreach. The department of commerce 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.
[ 2023 c 470 s 2008; 1996 c 186 s 201.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.

catchline: Transfer of energy education, applied research, and technology transfer programs from state energy office.


title: RCW 28B.30.901

text:
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 s 202.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.

catchline: Establishment of administrative units to coordinate energy education or energy program delivery programs.


title: RCW 28B.30.902

text:
(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 s 1.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.612 was recodified as RCW 79.10.030 pursuant to 2003 c 334 s 555.

catchline: Lind dryland research unit—Income from leased property.


title: RCW 28B.30.903

text:
(1) The Washington State University extension energy program shall provide information, technical assistance, and consultation on physical plant operation, maintenance, and construction issues to state and local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations through its plant operations support program. The Washington State University extension energy program may not enter into facilities design or construction contracts on behalf of state or local government agencies, tribal governments, or nonprofit organizations. The plant operations support program created in this section must be funded by voluntary subscription charges, service fees, and other funding acquired by or provided to Washington State University for such purposes.
(2) The Washington State University extension energy program must establish and administer a technical assistance and education program focused on the use of alternative fuel vehicles. Education and assistance may be provided to public agencies, including local governments and other state political subdivisions.
[ 2025 c 417 s 811; 2019 c 287 s 2; 2010 c 37 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2025 c 417 ss 101-103, 406, 701-709, 808-814, 1102, 1103, and 1305: See note following RCW 82.38.030.
Findings—Intent—2025 c 417: See note following RCW 82.38.030.
Effective date—2019 c 287 ss 1-7, 12, and 14-23: "Sections 1 through 7, 12, and 14 through 23 of this act take effect August 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 287 s 24.]
Findings—Intent—2019 c 287: "The legislature finds that increasing the rate of adoption of electric vehicles and vessels and other clean alternative fuel vehicles will help to reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions, including greenhouse gas emissions, in the state. The legislature also finds that an increased reliance on greener transit options will help to further reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions. The legislature further finds that support for clean alternative fuel infrastructure can help to increase adoption of green transportation in the state, as noted in a 2015 joint transportation committee report. It is therefore the legislature's intent to drive green vehicle and vessel adoption and increased green transit use by: (1) Establishing and extending tax incentive programs for alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure, including for commercial vehicles; (2) providing funding for a capital grant program to assist transit authorities in reducing the carbon output of their fleets; (3) increasing public and private electric utilities' ability to invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure; (4) establishing a technical assistance program for public agencies within the Washington State University's energy program; (5) funding a pilot program to test methods for facilitating access to alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure by low-income residents of the state; (6) funding a study to examine opportunities to provide financing assistance to lower-income residents of the state who would like to purchase an electric vehicle; and (7) establishing a tax incentive program for certain electric vessels." [ 2019 c 287 s 1.]

catchline: Washington State University extension energy program—Plant operations support program.


title: RCW 28B.35.010

text:
The regional universities shall be located and designated as follows: At Bellingham, Western Washington University; at Cheney, Eastern Washington University; at Ellensburg, Central Washington University.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 44. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.010; prior: 1967 c 47 s 6; 1961 c 62 s 2; 1957 c 147 s 2; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 251, part; 1897 c 118 s 212; 1893 c 107 s 1; RRS s 4604, part. (ii) 1937 c 23 s 1; RRS s 4604-1. (iii) 1937 c 23 s 2; RRS s 4604-2. (iv) 1937 c 23 s 3; RRS s 4604-3. Formerly RCW 28B.40.010, part; 28.81.010.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Designation.


title: RCW 28B.35.050

text:
The primary purposes of the regional universities shall be to offer undergraduate and graduate education programs through the master's degree, including programs of a practical and applied nature, directed to the educational and professional needs of the residents of the regions they serve; to act as receiving institutions for transferring community college students; and to provide extended occupational and complementary studies programs that continue or are otherwise integrated with the educational services of the region's community colleges.
No college shall be eligible for designation as a regional university until it has been in operation for at least twenty years and has been authorized to offer master's degree programs in more than three fields.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 2.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Primary purposes—Eligibility requirements for designation as regional university.


title: RCW 28B.35.100

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


title: RCW 28B.35.105

text:
Each board of regional university trustees shall elect one of its members chair, and it shall elect a secretary, who may or may not be a member of the board. Each board shall have power to adopt bylaws for its government and for the government of the school, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with law, and to prescribe the duties of its officers, committees, and employees. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business.
[ 2011 c 336 s 726; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 46. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.105; prior: 1909 p 252 s 3; RRS s 4606; prior: 1897 c 118 s 214; 1893 c 107 s 3. Formerly RCW 28B.40.105, part; 28.81.030 and 28.81.050(1), (2).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Trustees—Organization and officers of board—Quorum.


title: RCW 28B.35.110

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

catchline: Trustees—Open public meetings.


title: RCW 28B.35.120

text:
In addition to any other powers and duties prescribed by law, each board of trustees of the respective regional universities:
(1) Shall have full control of the regional university and its property of various kinds, except as otherwise provided by law.
(2) Shall employ the president of the regional university, his or her assistants, members of the faculty, and other employees of the institution, who, except as otherwise provided by law, shall hold their positions, until discharged therefrom by the board for good and lawful reason.
(3) With the assistance of the faculty of the regional university, shall prescribe the course of study in the various schools and departments thereof and publish such catalogues thereof as the board deems necessary: PROVIDED, That the Washington professional educator standards board shall determine the requisites for and give program approval of all courses leading to teacher certification by such board.
(4) May establish such divisions, schools, or departments necessary to carry out the purposes of the regional university and not otherwise proscribed by law.
(5) Except as otherwise provided by law, may establish and erect such new facilities as determined by the board to be necessary for the regional university.
(6) May acquire real and other property as provided in RCW 28B.10.020, as now or hereafter amended.
(7) Except as otherwise provided by law, may purchase all supplies and purchase or lease equipment and other personal property needed for the operation or maintenance of the regional university.
(8) May establish, lease, operate, equip, and maintain self-supporting facilities in the manner provided in RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330, as now or hereafter amended.
(9) Except as otherwise provided by law, shall enter into such contracts as the trustees deem essential to regional university purposes.
(10) May receive such gifts, grants, conveyances, devises, and bequests of real or personal property from whatsoever source, as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, whenever the terms and conditions thereof will aid in carrying out the regional university programs; sell, lease, or exchange, invest or expend the same or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof except as limited by the terms and conditions thereof; and adopt regulations to govern the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof.
(11) In accordance with RCW 28B.77.080, may 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.
(12) May promulgate such rules and regulations, and perform all other acts not forbidden by law, as the board of trustees may in its discretion deem necessary or appropriate to the administration of the regional university.
[ 2012 c 229 s 809; 2011 c 336 s 728; 2006 c 263 s 824; 2004 c 275 s 54; 1985 c 370 s 94; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 48. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.120; prior: 1909 c 97 p 252 s 4; RRS s 4607; prior: 1905 c 85 s 1; 1897 c 118 s 215; 1893 c 107 s 4. Formerly RCW 28B.40.120, part; 28.81.050.]
Notes:
Effective date—2012 c 229 ss 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Trustees—General powers and duties of board.


title: RCW 28B.35.190

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

catchline: Trustees—Fire protection services.


title: RCW 28B.35.196

text: See RCW 28B.77.210 and 28B.77.215.

catchline: Credits—Statewide transfer policy and agreement—Establishment.


title: RCW 28B.35.200

text:
The degree of bachelor of arts or the degree of bachelor of science and/or the degree of bachelor of arts in education may be granted to any student who has completed a four-year course of study or the equivalent thereof in Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, or Western Washington University.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 50. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.200; prior: 1967 c 231 s 1; 1967 c 47 s 7; 1947 c 109 s 1; 1933 c 13 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 4618-1. Formerly RCW 28B.40.200, part; 28.81.052; 28.81.050(16).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Bachelor degrees authorized.


title: RCW 28B.35.202

text:
The boards of trustees of Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University may offer educational specialist degrees.
[ 2013 c 296 s 1; 2012 c 229 s 810; 2011 c 136 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2012 c 229 ss 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.

catchline: Educational specialist degrees.


title: RCW 28B.35.205

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

catchline: Degrees through master's degrees—Honorary degrees.


title: RCW 28B.35.210

text:
The board of trustees of the regional universities may offer applied, but not research, doctorate level degrees.
[ 2023 c 130 s 1.]

catchline: Doctorate level degrees restricted.


title: RCW 28B.35.230

text:
Every diploma issued by a regional university shall be signed by the chair of the board of trustees and by the president of the regional university issuing the same, and sealed with the appropriate seal. In addition to the foregoing, teaching certificates shall be countersigned by the state superintendent of public instruction. Every certificate shall specifically state what course of study the holder has completed and for what length of time such certificate is valid in the schools of the state.
[ 2011 c 336 s 729; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 53. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.230; prior: 1917 c 128 s 4; 1909 c 97 p 254 s 9; RRS s 4615; prior: 1897 c 118 s 220; 1895 c 146 s 2; 1893 c 107 s 13. Formerly RCW 28B.40.230, part; 28.81.056; 28.81.050(15).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.


title: RCW 28B.35.300

text:
A model school or schools or training departments may be provided for each regional university, in which students, before graduation, may have actual practice in teaching or courses relative thereto under the supervision and observation of critic teachers. All schools or departments involved herewith shall organize and direct their work being cognizant of public school needs.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 54. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.300; prior: 1917 c 128 s 2; 1909 c 97 p 253 s 8; RRS s 4611; prior: 1897 c 118 s 219; 1893 c 107 s 12. Formerly RCW 28B.40.300, part; 28.81.058; 28.81.050(12).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Purpose.


title: RCW 28B.35.305

text:
The board of trustees of any regional university having a model school or training department as authorized by RCW 28B.35.300, shall, on or before the first Monday of September of each year, file with the board of the school district or districts in which such regional university is situated, a certified statement showing an estimate of the number of public school pupils who will be required to make up such model school and specifying the number required for each grade for which training for students is required.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 55. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.305; prior: 1907 c 97 s 1; RRS s 4612. Formerly RCW 28B.40.305, part; 28.81.059; 28.81.050(13).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Trustees to estimate number of pupils required.


title: RCW 28B.35.310

text:
It shall thereupon be the duty of the board of the school district or districts with which such statement has been filed, to apportion for attendance to the said model school or training department, a sufficient number of pupils from the public schools under the supervision of said board as will furnish to such regional university the number of pupils required in order to maintain such facility: PROVIDED, That the president of said regional university may refuse to accept any such pupil as in his or her judgment would tend to reduce the efficiency of said model school or training department.
[ 2011 c 336 s 730; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 56. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.310; prior: 1907 c 97 s 2; RRS s 4613. Formerly RCW 28B.40.310, part; 28.81.060.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Requisitioning of pupils—President may refuse admission.


title: RCW 28B.35.315

text:
Annually, on or before the date for reporting the school attendance of the school district in which said model school or training department is situated, for the purpose of taxation for the support of the common schools, the board of trustees of each such regional university having supervision over the same shall file with the board of the school district or districts, in which such model school or training department is situated, a report showing the number of common school pupils at each such model school or training department during the school year last passed, and the period of their attendance in the same form that reports of public schools are made. Any superintendent of the school district so affected shall, in reporting the attendance in said school district, segregate the attendance at said model school or training department, from the attendance in the other schools of said district: PROVIDED, That attendance shall be credited, if credit be given therefor, to the school district in which the pupil resides.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 57. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.315; prior: 1917 c 128 s 3; 1907 c 97 s 3; RRS s 4614. Formerly RCW 28B.40.315, part; 28.81.061; 28.81.050(14).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Report of attendance.


title: RCW 28B.35.350

text:
Any student may be suspended or expelled from any regional university who is found to be guilty of an infraction of the regulations of the institution.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 58. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.350; prior: 1961 ex.s. c 13 s 2, part; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 255 s 13; RRS s 4620. (ii) 1921 c 136 s 1, part; 1905 c 85 s 3, part; RRS s 4616, part. Formerly RCW 28B.40.350, part; 28.81.070.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Suspension and expulsion.


title: RCW 28B.35.370

text:
Within 35 days from the date of collection thereof all building fees of each regional university and The Evergreen State College shall be paid into the state treasury and these together with such normal school fund revenues as provided in RCW 28B.35.751 as are received by the state treasury shall be credited as follows:
(1) On or before June 30th of each year the board of trustees of each regional university and The Evergreen State College, if issuing bonds payable out of its building fees and above described normal school fund revenues, shall certify to the state treasurer the amounts required in the ensuing 12 months to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds. The amounts so certified by each regional university and The Evergreen State College shall be a prior lien and charge against all building fees and above described normal school fund revenues of such institution. The state treasurer shall thereupon deposit the amounts so certified in the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the Western Washington University capital projects account, or The Evergreen State College capital projects account respectively, which accounts are hereby created in the state treasury. The amounts deposited in the respective capital projects accounts shall be used to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the building bonds issued by such regional universities and The Evergreen State College as authorized by law. If in any 12-month period it shall appear that the amount certified by any such board of trustees is insufficient to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the outstanding building and above described normal school fund revenue bonds of its institution, the state treasurer shall notify the board of trustees and such board shall adjust its certificate so that all requirements of moneys to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on all such bonds then outstanding shall be fully met at all times.
(2) All normal school fund revenue pursuant to RCW 28B.35.751 shall be deposited in the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the Western Washington University capital projects account, or The Evergreen State College capital projects account respectively, which accounts are hereby created in the state treasury. The sums deposited in the respective capital projects accounts shall be appropriated and expended to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds payable out of the building fees and normal school revenue and for the construction, reconstruction, erection, equipping, maintenance, demolition and major alteration of buildings and other capital assets, and the acquisition of sites, rights-of-way, easements, improvements or appurtenances in relation thereto except for any sums transferred therefrom as authorized by law. During the 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia, sums in the respective capital accounts may also be used for routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition assessments. During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of money in the respective capital projects accounts to the institutions of higher education operating fees account.
(3) Funds available in the respective capital projects accounts may also be used for certificates of participation under chapter 39.94 RCW.
[ 2026 c 268 s 910; 2025 c 414 s 8029; 2023 c 474 s 8027; 2021 c 332 s 7029; 2019 c 413 s 7027; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 954; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 3 s 7029; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 s 7030; 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 s 7024. Prior: 2009 c 499 s 5; 2009 c 497 s 6021; 1991 sp.s. c 13 s 49; prior: 1985 c 390 s 47; 1985 c 57 s 15; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 79; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.370; prior: 1967 c 47 ss 11, 14; 1965 c 76 s 2; 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 5; 1961 ex.s. c 13 s 4. Formerly RCW 28B.40.370; 28.81.085; 28.81.540.]
Notes:
Effective date—2026 c 268: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.
Effective date—2025 c 414: See note following RCW 79A.25.210.
Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2023 c 474: See notes following RCW 28A.320.330.
Effective date—2021 c 332: See note following RCW 43.19.501.
Effective date—2019 c 413: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 43.160.080.
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 19: See note following RCW 43.34.080.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 48: See note following RCW 39.35B.050.
Effective date—2009 c 497: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.
Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Disposition of building fees and normal school fund revenues—Bond payments—Capital projects accounts.


title: RCW 28B.35.390

text:
The president of each regional university shall have general supervision of the university and see that all laws and rules of the board of trustees are observed.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 61. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.390; prior: 1909 c 97 p 253 s 7; RRS s 4610; prior: 1897 c 118 s 218; 1893 c 107 s 7. Formerly RCW 28B.40.390, part; 28.81.110.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Duties of president.


title: RCW 28B.35.395

text:
Housing or a housing allowance may only be provided for the president of a public four-year institution of higher education who resides in the location where the institution is designated under RCW 28B.20.010, 28B.30.010, 28B.35.010, and 28B.40.010.
[ 1998 c 344 s 4.]
Notes:
Intent—Findings—1998 c 344: See note following RCW 28B.10.029.

catchline: President's housing allowance.


title: RCW 28B.35.400

text:
It shall be the duty of the presidents of the several regional universities to meet at least once annually to consult with each other relative to the management of the regional universities.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 62.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Meetings of presidents.


title: RCW 28B.35.700

text:
The boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College are empowered in accordance with the provisions of RCW 28B.35.700 through 28B.35.790, to provide for the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation and improvement of buildings and facilities authorized by the legislature for the use of the aforementioned universities and The Evergreen State College and to finance the payment thereof by bonds payable out of special funds 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 s 48; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 82; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.700. Prior: 1967 c 47 s 12; 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 1. Formerly RCW 28B.40.700; 28.81.500.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Construction, remodeling, improvement, financing, etc.—Authorized.


title: RCW 28B.35.710

text:
The following terms, whenever used or referred to in RCW 28B.35.700 through 28B.35.790, shall have the following meaning, excepting in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) The word "boards" means the boards of trustees of the regional universities and The Evergreen State College.
(2) The words "building fees" mean the building fees charged students registering at each college, but shall not mean the 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 respective colleges, 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 funds" shall mean the special funds created by law and known as the Eastern Washington University bond retirement fund, Central Washington University bond retirement fund, Western Washington University bond retirement fund, and The Evergreen State College bond retirement fund, all as referred to in RCW 28B.35.370.
(4) The word "bonds" means the bonds payable out of the bond retirement funds.
(5) The word "projects" means the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation, or improvement of any building or other facility of any of the aforementioned colleges authorized by the legislature at any time and to be financed by the issuance and sale of bonds.
[ 1985 c 390 s 49; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 83; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.710. Prior: 1967 c 47 s 13; 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 2. Formerly RCW 28B.40.710; 28.81.510.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 28B.35.720

text:
In addition to the powers conferred under existing law, each of the boards 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 or college as are authorized by the legislature to be financed by the issuance and sale of bonds.
(2) To finance the same by the issuance of bonds secured by the pledge of any or all of the building fees.
(3) Without limitation of the foregoing, to accept grants from the United States government, or any federal or state agency or instrumentality, or private corporation, association, or person to aid in defraying the costs of any such projects.
[ 1985 c 390 s 50; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 84; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.720. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 3. Formerly RCW 28B.40.720; 28.81.520.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Contracts, issuance of evidences of indebtedness, bonds, acceptance of grants.


title: RCW 28B.35.730

text:
For the purpose of financing the cost of any projects, each of the boards 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 or college 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 or college by the chair of the board, attested by the secretary of the board, have the seal of the university or college 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 chair and the 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.35.700 through 28B.35.790, as now or hereafter amended, 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 capital projects account of the university or college issuing the bonds to the bond retirement fund of such university or college when ordered by the board of trustees 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 capital projects account of the university or college issuing the bonds and shall be used solely for paying the costs of the projects.
[ 2011 c 336 s 731; 1985 c 390 s 51; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 85; 1970 ex.s. c 56 s 30; 1969 ex.s. c 232 s 104; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.730. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 4. Formerly RCW 28B.40.730; 28.81.530.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
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.
Capital projects accounts of regional universities and The Evergreen State College: RCW 28B.35.370.

catchline: Bonds—Issuance, sale, form, term, interest, etc.—Covenants—Deposit of proceeds.


title: RCW 28B.35.750

text:
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 the respective bond retirement fund of each university or college issuing bonds, the following:
(1) Amounts derived from building fees as the board shall certify as necessary to prevent default in the payments required to be paid into such 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 remains unpaid, be available solely for the payment thereof. 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 and secure the payment of the principal of, and interest on all such bonds outstanding.
[ 1985 c 390 s 52; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 86; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.750. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 6. Formerly RCW 28B.40.750; 28.81.550.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Funds payable into bond retirement funds—Pledge of building fees.


title: RCW 28B.35.751

text:
All moneys received from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act for state normal schools 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, less the allocation 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; and all moneys received as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands, shall from time to time be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, Western Washington University and The Evergreen State College capital projects accounts as herein provided to be expended for capital projects, and bond retirement purposes as set forth in RCW 28B.35.750, as now or hereafter amended. Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College shall be credited with one-fourth of the total amount beginning July 1, 2003. Beginning July 1, 1995, The Evergreen State College shall receive five percent of the total amount not obligated to repayment of bonds; Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, and Western Washington University shall receive equal amounts of the remaining amount. Beginning July 1, 1997, The Evergreen State College shall receive ten percent of the total amount not obligated to repayment of bonds; Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, and Western Washington University shall receive equal amounts of the remaining amount. Beginning July 1, 1999, The Evergreen State College shall receive fifteen percent of the total amount not dedicated to repayment of bonds; Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, and Western Washington University shall each receive equal amounts of the remaining amount. Beginning July 1, 2001, The Evergreen State College shall receive twenty percent of the total amount not obligated to repayment of bonds; Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, and Western Washington University shall each receive equal amounts of the remaining amount.
[ 1993 c 411 s 2; 1991 sp.s. c 13 s 95; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 87; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.751. Prior: 1967 c 47 s 15; 1965 c 76 s 1. Formerly RCW 28B.40.751; 28.81.551.]
Notes:
Finding—1993 c 411: "The legislature finds that Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College are the state's comprehensive undergraduate institutions and each should share equally in the benefits derived from lands set apart in the enabling act for state normal school purposes." [ 1993 c 411 s 1.]
Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Disposition of certain normal school fund revenues.


title: RCW 28B.35.760

text:
The board of any such university or college 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 college's or universities' capital projects account to the college's or universities' 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.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 88; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.760. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 7. Formerly RCW 28B.40.760; 28.81.560.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Additional powers of board—Issuance of bonds, investments, transfer of funds, etc.


title: RCW 28B.35.770

text:
Each board of trustees 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.35.700 through 28B.35.790 as now or hereafter amended 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 college or university of Washington issuing the bonds or the board thereof. 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 college or university.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 89; 1970 ex.s. c 56 s 31; 1969 ex.s. c 232 s 105; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.770. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 8. Formerly RCW 28B.40.770; 28.81.570.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
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.

catchline: Refunding bonds.


title: RCW 28B.35.780

text:
The bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.35.700 through 28B.35.790 as now or hereafter amended shall not be general obligations of the state of Washington, but shall be limited obligation bonds payable only from the special funds 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.35.700 through 28B.35.790 as now or hereafter amended shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for such payment. The power given to the legislature by this section to provide for 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.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 90; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.780. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 9. Formerly RCW 28B.40.780; 28.81.580.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Bonds not general obligation—Legislature may provide additional means of payment.


title: RCW 28B.35.790

text:
RCW 28B.35.700 through 28B.35.790 as now or hereafter amended is concurrent with other legislation with reference to providing funds for the construction of buildings at the regional universities or The Evergreen State College and is not to be construed as repealing or limiting any existing provision of law with reference thereto.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 91; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.790. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 14 s 10. Formerly RCW 28B.40.790; 28.81.590.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Other laws not repealed or limited.


title: RCW 28B.40.010

text:
The only state college in Washington shall be in Thurston county, The Evergreen State College.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 64; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.010. Prior: 1967 c 47 s 6; 1961 c 62 s 2; 1957 c 147 s 2; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 251 s 1, part; 1897 c 118 s 212; 1893 c 107 s 1; RRS s 4604, part. (ii) 1937 c 23 s 1; RRS s 4604-1. (iii) 1937 c 23 s 2; RRS s 4604-2. (iv) 1937 c 23 s 3; RRS s 4604-3. Formerly RCW 28.81.010.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Designation.


title: RCW 28B.40.100

text:
(1) The governance of The Evergreen State College shall be vested in a board of trustees consisting of eight members, one of whom shall be a student. The governor shall select the student member from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the student body. They shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and, except for the student member, shall hold their offices for a term of six years from the first day of October and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The student member shall hold his or her office for a term of one year from the first day of July and until the first day of July of the following year or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is later. The student member shall be a full-time student in good standing at the college at the time of appointment.
(2) Five members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In case of a vacancy, or when an appointment is made after the date of expiration of the term, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the trustee whose office has become vacant or expired.
(3) Except for the term of the student member, no more than the terms of two members will expire simultaneously on the last day of September in any one year.
(4) A student appointed under this section shall excuse himself or herself from participation or voting on matters relating to the hiring, discipline, or tenure of faculty members and personnel.
[ 2006 c 78 s 4; 1998 c 95 s 4; 1985 c 137 s 2; 1979 ex.s. c 103 s 5; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 65; 1973 c 62 s 11; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.100. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 5 s 2; 1957 c 147 s 3; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 251 s 1, part; 1897 c 118 s 212; 1893 c 107 s 1; RRS s 4604, part. (ii) 1909 c 97 p 251 s 2; 1897 c 118 s 213; 1893 c 107 s 2; RRS s 4605. Formerly RCW 28.81.020.]
Notes:
Present terms not affected—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 103: See notes following RCW 28B.20.100.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
Savings—Severability—1973 c 62: See notes following RCW 28B.10.510.


title: RCW 28B.40.105

text:
The board of The Evergreen State College trustees shall elect one of its members chair, and it shall elect a secretary, who may or may not be a member of the board. The board shall have power to adopt bylaws for its government and for the government of the school, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with law, and to prescribe the duties of its officers, committees, and employees. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business.
[ 2011 c 336 s 732; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 66; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.105. Prior: 1909 p 252 s 3; RRS s 4606; prior: 1897 c 118 s 214; 1893 c 107 s 3. Formerly RCW 28.81.030 and 28.81.050(1), (2).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Trustees—Organization and officers of board—Quorum.


title: RCW 28B.40.110

text:
The board of The Evergreen State College trustees shall hold at least two regular meetings each year, at such times as may be provided by the board, and shall follow procedures for open public meetings in chapter 42.30 RCW. The board shall provide time for public comment at each meeting. Special meetings shall be held as may be deemed necessary, whenever called by the chair or by a majority of the board. Public notice of all meetings shall be given in accordance with *chapter 42.32 RCW.
[ 2012 c 228 s 4; 2011 c 336 s 733; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 67; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.110. Prior: 1917 c 128 s 1, part; 1909 c 97 p 253 s 6, part; RRS s 4609, part; prior: 1897 c 118 s 217, part; 1893 c 107 s 6, part. Formerly RCW 28.81.040, part.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The only section in chapter 42.32 RCW, RCW 42.32.030, was recodified as RCW 42.30.035 pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 s 30.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
Open public meetings act: Chapter 42.30 RCW.

catchline: Trustees—Open public meetings.


title: RCW 28B.40.120

text:
In addition to any other powers and duties prescribed by law, the board of trustees of The Evergreen State College:
(1) Shall have full control of the state college and its property of various kinds, except as otherwise provided by law.
(2) Shall employ the president of the state college, his or her assistants, members of the faculty, and other employees of the institution, who, except as otherwise provided by law, shall hold their positions, until discharged therefrom by the board for good and lawful reason.
(3) With the assistance of the faculty of the state college, shall prescribe the course of study in the various schools and departments thereof and publish such catalogues thereof as the board deems necessary: PROVIDED, That the Washington professional educator standards board shall determine the requisites for and give program approval of all courses leading to teacher certification by such board.
(4) May establish such divisions, schools, or departments necessary to carry out the purposes of the college and not otherwise proscribed by law.
(5) Except as otherwise provided by law, may establish and erect such new facilities as determined by the board to be necessary for the college.
(6) May acquire real and other property as provided in RCW 28B.10.020, as now or hereafter amended.
(7) Except as otherwise provided by law, may purchase all supplies and purchase or lease equipment and other personal property needed for the operation or maintenance of the college.
(8) May establish, lease, operate, equip, and maintain self-supporting facilities in the manner provided in RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330, as now or hereafter amended.
(9) Except as otherwise provided by law, shall enter into such contracts as the trustees deem essential to college purposes.
(10) May receive such gifts, grants, conveyances, devises, and bequests of real or personal property from whatsoever source, as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, whenever the terms and conditions thereof will aid in carrying out the college programs; sell, lease, or exchange, invest or expend the same or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof except as limited by the terms and conditions thereof; and adopt regulations to govern the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof.
(11) In accordance with RCW 28B.77.080, may 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.
(12) May promulgate such rules and regulations, and perform all other acts not forbidden by law, as the board of trustees may in its discretion deem necessary or appropriate to the administration of the college.
[ 2012 c 229 s 813; 2011 c 336 s 734; 2006 c 263 s 825; 2004 c 275 s 56; 1985 c 370 s 95; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 68; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.120. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 252 s 4; RRS s 4607; prior: 1905 c 85 s 1; 1897 c 118 s 215; 1893 c 107 s 4. Formerly RCW 28.81.050.]
Notes:
Effective date—2012 c 229 ss 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Trustees—General powers and duties of board.


title: RCW 28B.40.190

text:
Subject to the provisions of RCW 35.21.779, the board of trustees of The Evergreen State College may:
(1) Contract for such fire protection services as may be necessary for the protection and safety of the students, staff and property of the college;
(2) By agreement pursuant to the provisions of chapter 239, Laws of 1967 (chapter 39.34 RCW), as now or hereafter amended, join together with other agencies or political subdivisions of the state or federal government and otherwise share in the accomplishment of any of the purposes of subsection (1) of this section:
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That neither the failure of the trustees to exercise any of its powers under this section nor anything herein shall detract from the lawful and existing powers and duties of political subdivisions of the state to provide the necessary fire protection equipment and services to persons and property within their jurisdiction.
[ 1992 c 117 s 2; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 69; 1970 ex.s. c 15 s 28.]
Notes:
Findings—1992 c 117: See note following RCW 35.21.775.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 15: See note following RCW 28A.230.160.

catchline: Trustees—Fire protection services.


title: RCW 28B.40.195

text:
Each board of state college trustees shall appoint a treasurer who shall be the financial officer of the board and who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board. Each treasurer shall render a true and faithful account of all moneys received and paid out by him or her, and shall give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office in such amount as the trustees require: PROVIDED, That the respective colleges shall pay the fees for any such bonds.
[ 2011 c 336 s 735; 1977 c 52 s 1.]
Notes:
Regional universities—Designation: RCW 28B.35.010.

catchline: Treasurer—Appointment, term, duties, bonds.


title: RCW 28B.40.196

text: See RCW 28B.77.210 and 28B.77.215.

catchline: Credits—Statewide transfer policy and agreement—Establishment.


title: RCW 28B.40.200

text:
The degree of bachelor of arts or the degree of bachelor of science and/or the degree of bachelor of arts in education may be granted to any student who has completed a four-year course of study or the equivalent thereof in The Evergreen State College.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 70; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.200. Prior: 1967 c 231 s 1; 1967 c 47 s 7; 1947 c 109 s 1; 1933 c 13 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 4618-1. Formerly RCW 28.81.052; 28.81.050(16).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Bachelor degrees authorized.


title: RCW 28B.40.202

text:
The board of trustees of The Evergreen State College may offer educational specialist degrees.
[ 2013 c 296 s 2.]

catchline: Educational specialist degrees.


title: RCW 28B.40.206

text:
In addition to all other powers and duties given to them by law, the board of trustees of The Evergreen State College is hereby authorized to grant any degree through the master's degree to any student who has completed a program of study and/or research in those areas which are determined by the faculty and board of trustees of the college to be appropriate for the granting of such degree.
The board of trustees, upon recommendation of the faculty, may also confer honorary bachelor's or master's degrees upon persons other than graduates of the institution, in recognition of their learning or devotion to education, literature, art, or science. No degree may be conferred in consideration of the payment of money or the donation of any kind of property.
[ 2012 c 229 s 814; 1991 c 58 s 3; 1985 c 370 s 85; 1979 ex.s. c 78 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2012 c 229 ss 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 78: "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." [ 1979 ex.s. c 78 s 4.]

catchline: Degrees through master's degrees—Honorary bachelor's or master's degrees.


title: RCW 28B.40.230

text:
Every diploma issued by The Evergreen State College shall be signed by the chair of the board of trustees and by the president of the state college, and sealed with the appropriate seal. In addition to the foregoing, teaching certificates shall be countersigned by the state superintendent of public instruction. Every certificate shall specifically state what course of study the holder has completed and for what length of time such certificate is valid in the schools of the state.
[ 2011 c 336 s 736; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 72; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.230. Prior: 1917 c 128 s 4; 1909 c 97 p 254 s 9; RRS s 4615; prior: 1897 c 118 s 220; 1895 c 146 s 2; 1893 c 107 s 13. Formerly RCW 28.81.056; 28.81.050(15).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.


title: RCW 28B.40.300

text:
A model school or schools or training departments may be provided for The Evergreen State College, in which students, before graduation, may have actual practice in teaching or courses relative thereto under the supervision and observation of critic teachers. All schools or departments involved herewith shall organize and direct their work being cognizant of public school needs.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 73; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.300. Prior: 1917 c 128 s 2; 1909 c 97 p 253 s 8; RRS s 4611; prior: 1897 c 118 s 219; 1893 c 107 s 12. Formerly RCW 28.81.058; 28.81.050(12).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Purpose.


title: RCW 28B.40.305

text:
The board of trustees of The Evergreen State College, if having a model school or training department as authorized by RCW 28B.40.300, shall, on or before the first Monday of September of each year, file with the board of the school district or districts in which such state college is situated, a certified statement showing an estimate of the number of public school pupils who will be required to make up such model school and specifying the number required for each grade for which training for students is required.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 74; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.305. Prior: 1907 c 97 s 1; RRS s 4612. Formerly RCW 28.81.059; 28.81.050(13).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Trustees to estimate number of pupils required.


title: RCW 28B.40.310

text:
It shall thereupon be the duty of the board of the school district or districts with which such statement has been filed, to apportion for attendance to the said model school or training department, a sufficient number of pupils from the public schools under the supervision of said board as will furnish to The Evergreen State College the number of pupils required in order to maintain such facility: PROVIDED, That the president of said state college may refuse to accept any such pupil as in his or her judgment would tend to reduce the efficiency of said model school or training department.
[ 2011 c 336 s 737; 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 75; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.310. Prior: 1907 c 97 s 2; RRS s 4613. Formerly RCW 28.81.060.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Requisitioning of pupils—President may refuse admission.


title: RCW 28B.40.315

text:
Annually, on or before the date for reporting the school attendance of the school district in which said model school or training department is situated, for the purpose of taxation for the support of the common schools, the board of trustees of The Evergreen State College, since having supervision over the same, shall file with the board of the school district or districts, in which such model school or training department is situated, a report showing the number of common school pupils at each such model school or training department during the school year last passed, and the period of their attendance in the same form that reports of public schools are made. Any superintendent of the school district so affected shall, in reporting the attendance in said school district, segregate the attendance at said model school or training department, from the attendance in the other schools of said district: PROVIDED, That attendance shall be credited, if credit be given therefor, to the school district in which the pupil resides.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 76; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.315. Prior: 1917 c 128 s 3; 1907 c 97 s 3; RRS s 4614. Formerly RCW 28.81.061; 28.81.050(14).]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Model schools and training departments—Report of attendance.


title: RCW 28B.40.350

text:
Any student may be suspended or expelled from The Evergreen State College who is found to be guilty of an infraction of the regulations of the institution.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 77; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.350. Prior: 1961 ex.s. c 13 s 2, part; prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 255 s 13; RRS s 4620. (ii) 1921 c 136 s 1, part; 1905 c 85 s 3, part; RRS s 4616, part. Formerly RCW 28.81.070.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Suspension and expulsion.


title: RCW 28B.40.390

text:
The president of The Evergreen State College shall have general supervision of the college and see that all laws and rules of the board of trustees are observed.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 s 81; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.390. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 253 s 7; RRS s 4610; prior: 1897 c 118 s 218; 1893 c 107 s 7. Formerly RCW 28.81.110.]
Notes:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.

catchline: Duties of president.


title: RCW 28B.40.500

text: See RCW 28B.10.400 through 28B.10.423.

catchline: Annuities and retirement income plans for faculty members.


title: RCW 28B.40.795

text: See RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330.

catchline: Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College.


title: RCW 28B.40.810

text:
There is hereby established in Thurston county a state college, The Evergreen State College.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.810. Prior: 1967 c 47 s 2. Formerly RCW 28.81.610.]
Notes:
Legislative declaration of purpose: See 1967 c 47 s 1.
Site selection and initial procedure to prepare college for reception of students: See 1967 c 47 s 4.

catchline: The Evergreen State College—Established.


title: RCW 28B.40.820

text:
The terms of office and date of commencement thereof of the five member board of trustees of The Evergreen State College appointed by the governor prior to August 1, 1967, shall be the same as prescribed by law for trustees of state colleges under RCW 28B.40.100, as now or hereafter amended, except that initial appointments shall be for terms as follows: One for two years, one for three years, one for four years, one for five years, and one for six years.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.820. Prior: 1967 c 47 s 3. Formerly RCW 28.81.620.]

catchline: The Evergreen State College—Trustees—Appointment—Terms.


title: RCW 28B.40.830

text:
The board of trustees of The Evergreen State College shall have all the powers and duties as are presently or may hereafter be granted to existing state colleges by law. All statutes pertaining to the existing state colleges shall have full force and application to The Evergreen State College.
The Evergreen State College is hereby deemed entitled to receive and share in all the benefits and donations made and given to similar institutions by the enabling act or other federal law to the same extent as other state colleges are entitled to receive and share in such benefits and donations.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.40.830. Prior: 1967 c 47 s 5. Formerly RCW 28.81.630.]

catchline: The Evergreen State College—Trustees, powers and duties—Existing statutes as applicable to college—Federal benefits and donations.


title: RCW 28B.45.010

text:
The legislature finds that the benefits of higher education should be more widely available to the citizens of the state of Washington. The legislature also finds that a citizen's place of residence can restrict that citizen's access to educational opportunity at the upper-division and graduate level.
Because most of the state-supported baccalaureate universities are located in areas removed from major metropolitan areas, the legislature finds that many of the state's citizens, especially those citizens residing in the central Puget Sound area, the Tri-Cities, Spokane, Vancouver, and Yakima, have insufficient and inequitable access to upper-division baccalaureate and graduate education.
This lack of sufficient educational opportunities in urban areas makes it difficult or impossible for place-bound individuals, who are unable to relocate, to complete a baccalaureate or graduate degree. It also exacerbates the difficulty financially needy students have in attending school, since many of those students need to work, and work is not always readily available in some communities where the baccalaureate institutions of higher education are located.
The lack of sufficient educational opportunities in metropolitan areas also affects the economy of the underserved communities. Businesses benefit from access to the research and teaching capabilities of institutions of higher education. The absence of these institutions from some of the state's major urban centers prevents beneficial interaction between businesses in these communities and the state's universities.
The Washington state master plan for higher education, adopted by the *higher education coordinating board, recognizes the need to expand upper-division and graduate educational opportunities in the state's large urban centers. The board has also attempted to provide a means for helping to meet future educational demand through a system of campuses in the state's major urban areas.
The legislature endorses the assignment of responsibility to serve these urban centers that the board has made to various institutions of higher education. The legislature also endorses the creation of campuses for the University of Washington and Washington State University.
The legislature recognizes that, among their other responsibilities, the state's comprehensive community colleges share with the four-year universities and colleges the responsibility of providing the first two years of a baccalaureate education. It is the intent of the legislature that the four-year institutions and the community colleges work as cooperative partners to ensure the successful and efficient operation of the state's system of higher education. The legislature further intends that the four-year institutions work cooperatively with the community colleges to ensure that the campuses created under this chapter are operated as models of a two plus two educational system.
[ 2017 c 52 s 3; 1989 1st ex.s. c 7 s 1.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The higher education coordinating board was abolished by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 s 301, effective July 1, 2012.

catchline: Legislative findings.