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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the professional engineers' registration act; 2 amending RCW 18.43.030, 18.43.033, 18.43.035, 18.43.040, 18.43.050, 3 18.43.060, 18.43.070, 18.43.080, 18.43.100, 18.43.130, 18.43.150, 4 18.43.170, and 18.43.200; and reenacting and amending RCW 18.43.020. 5
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the Professional Engineers' Registration Act, primarily focusing on updating definitions, clarifying requirements for registration and licensing, and adjusting administrative procedures. Key provisions include refining the definitions of "engineer-in-training" and "land-surveyor-in-training," specifying experience and education requirements for professional engineers and land surveyors, and outlining the process for obtaining a structural engineer license. The bill also modifies rules regarding pro tem board members, updates requirements for professional land surveyor continuing education, and clarifies the application process for out-of-state professionals. Additionally, it adjusts language related to corporate and limited liability company practice, updates fee collection and account management, and modifies the process for suspending registrations due to non-compliance with support orders. The bill also clarifies the role of the department of licensing in providing technical services to the board.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6048&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 6048 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75258 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6048.pdf |
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