28B.156.005 – Finding—Intent.

RCW 28B.156.005 Finding—Intent. The legislature finds that to reach our energy, environmental, and economic goals, it is important to accelerate the development of next generation clean energy and transportation technologies in Washington. Today, a large number of clean and renewable energy technologies are dependent on rare earth elements and other expensive and difficult-to-source earth components. […]

28B.156.010 – Joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials.

RCW 28B.156.010 Joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials. The joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials is created to: (1) Establish a transformative program in earth-abundant materials to accelerate the development of next generation clean energy and transportation technologies in Washington; (2) Establish a coordinated framework and deploy resources that […]

28B.156.020 – Operation and administration of joint center.

RCW 28B.156.020 Operation and administration of joint center. The joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials must be operated and administered as a multi-institutional education and research center, conducting research and development programs in various locations within Washington under the joint authority of the University of Washington and Washington State University. The initial […]

28B.156.030 – Board of directors—Membership—Powers and duties—Executive director—Operating plan—Report.

RCW 28B.156.030 Board of directors—Membership—Powers and duties—Executive director—Operating plan—Report. (1)(a) The powers of the joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials are vested in and shall be exercised by a board of directors consisting of ten voting members and a chair, appointed by the governor, who shall not vote, except as provided in […]

28B.156.040 – Gifts, grants, donations.

RCW 28B.156.040 Gifts, grants, donations. The joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials may solicit and receive gifts, grants, donations, sponsorships, or contributions from any federal, state, or local governmental agency or program or any private source and expend the same for any purpose consistent with this chapter. Members and employees associated with […]

28B.156.900 – Short title.

RCW 28B.156.900 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the JCDREAM act. [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 6.]