WA HB1360

Establishes an advisory committee for quantum technology economic development, including the lieutenant governor, representatives from higher education, technology companies, aerospace, quantum computing firms, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, with initial meeting by August 1, 2025

Requires the advisory committee to produce annual reports to the legislature by November 1, 2025 and November 1, 2026, plus a workforce development plan by June 30, 2026; committee expires June 30, 2027

Creates a grant program through the Department of Commerce to support applicants for federal quantum technology grants, requiring recipients to match state funds at a 5:1 ratio from non-state sources

Exempts financial and commercial information submitted in quantum technology grant applications from public disclosure under the Public Records Act

Contingent on specific funding being provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025; otherwise the act is null and void