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WA SB5265
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Curtis King
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AI Summary
- Allows individuals with journey level electrician licenses or certificates from other states to qualify as Washington electrical inspectors if they have 8 years of electrical construction experience, with 4 years occurring after obtaining their out-of-state credential
- Out-of-state credentials only count if issued by examination from a state that has a reciprocal licensing agreement with Washington's Department of Labor and Industries for journey level electricians
- Maintains existing qualification pathways requiring either 4 years as a Washington journey level electrician or 4 years performing electrical inspector duties for the department or approved local programs
- Amends RCW 19.28.321 and takes effect July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Expanding minimum requirements for electrical inspectors to include certain out-of-state experience.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/1/2025
Labor & Workplace Standards2/28/2025
Rules2/10/2025
Labor & Commerce1/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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