The bill amends RCW 18.64.001 to modify the composition of the state pharmacy quality assurance commission, increasing the total number of members from fifteen to sixteen. It specifies that nine members will be designated as pharmacists, four as public members, and two as pharmacy technicians. Additionally, it introduces a new requirement that one member must either be a pharmacist or a public member who is an owner, operator, or officer of a pharmacy but is not licensed as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

The bill also clarifies the residency requirements for public members, stating that they must be residents of Washington and not affiliated with any aspect of pharmacy, except as specified. The terms of the commission members remain at four years, with staggered expiration to ensure that no more than two members' terms expire simultaneously. The bill maintains the provision that individuals who have served two four-year terms are ineligible for reappointment to the commission.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 18.64.001
Bill as Passed Legislature: 18.64.001
Session Law: 18.64.001