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This bill makes several changes to the Professional Engineers' Registration Act, primarily focusing on clarifying definitions, updating requirements for board members and applicants, and streamlining administrative processes. Key provisions include redefining terms like "director" and "engineer-in-training," specifying that board members must have practiced in Washington for at least five years, and clarifying experience requirements for professional engineers and land surveyors, including how education and teaching can count towards experience. The bill also updates rules regarding temporary board members (pro tem members), allows for electronic publication of a roster of registered professionals, and clarifies that application fees are nonrefundable. Additionally, it modifies requirements for corporations and limited liability companies seeking authorization to practice engineering or land surveying, ensuring they designate a responsible licensed professional and adhere to specific operational rules. The bill also adjusts language related to the renewal of certificates, the waiver of certain examinations for out-of-state applicants, and the handling of fees collected by the board, which are now deposited into a dedicated account. Finally, it updates the process for suspending registrations due to non-compliance with support orders and clarifies the technical services provided by the department of licensing to the board.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2229&Year=2025&Initiative=false