Creates a global Asia institute within the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies to promote the understanding of Asia and its interactions with Washington state and the world.   Official Text and Analysis.

Further defines the mission of the institute. The institute must host visiting scholars and policymakers, sponsor programs and learning initiatives, engage in collaborative research projects, and facilitate broader understanding and cooperation between the state of Washington and Asia through general public programs and targeted collaborations with specific communities in the state.

Creates an advisory board and requires the Director of the Jackson School to appoint members and assign their roles and responsibilities. The Jackson School is also required to submit a progress report regarding the accomplishments of the Global Asia Institute by December 1, 2010.

Creates the Global Asia Institute (Institute) within the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies (Jackson School) at the University of Washington. Permits the Higher Education Coordinating Board to solicit, accept, receive, and administer federal and private funds in support of the Institute. Creates an advisory board and requires the Director of the Jackson School to appoint members and assign their roles and responsibilities. Directs the Jackson School to report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature by December 1, 2010, regarding the Institute's activities.