WA HB1737

Federally approved apprenticeship programs operated by tribal governments would receive equal recognition under Washington's skilled and trained workforce standards for high hazard facilities (petroleum refineries and petrochemical manufacturing)

Expands the definition of "registered apprentice" to include workers in federally approved, tribal-operated apprenticeship programs, in addition to those in state-approved programs

Allows graduates of tribal-operated apprenticeship programs to qualify as "skilled journeypersons" and count toward the 60% apprenticeship graduate requirement for contractors at high hazard facilities

Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to accept safety training certificates issued by tribal governments if the curriculum meets state requirements

Amends RCW 49.80.010, 49.80.020, and 49.80.030 to add tribal program recognition throughout the existing skilled workforce standards framework