The bill amends RCW 18.08.360 regarding the licensing examinations for architects in Washington State. It establishes that the examination for an architect's certificate of registration will be held at least annually, with the board determining the content, scope, and grading process. A significant change in the bill is the removal of the previous five-year time limit for applicants to pass all sections of the examination. Instead, applicants are now required to pass all sections of the examination as prescribed by the board without a specified time frame.

Additionally, the bill allows applicants for registration to begin taking the examination upon enrollment in a structured training program approved by the board. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, following its passage through the House and Senate and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 18.08.360
Substitute Bill: 18.08.360
Bill as Passed Legislature: 18.08.360
Session Law: 18.08.360