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Committee hears bill directing WSIPP study on giving state employees electronic access to peer‑reviewed journals
Summary
The Senate committee heard substitute House Bill 1606 on March 18, directing the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to study ways to provide state employees electronic access to peer‑reviewed journals.
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee heard substitute House Bill 1606 on March 18, a bill sponsored by Representative Andrew Engel requiring the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) to study mechanisms to provide state employees electronic access to peer‑reviewed journals.
Committee staff said the substitute differs from its Senate companion only in the study due date and the lack of an appropriation: under the House substitute the study must be completed by June 30, 2026, rather than…
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