The bill amends RCW 43.70.110 to allow additional health professions to access the University of Washington health sciences library. It introduces new provisions that include licensed psychologists and psychological associates, as well as mental health counselors and mental health counselor associates, among the health care providers whose license fees will contribute to the funding of the library. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the license fees for these professionals will include an additional charge of up to twenty-five dollars, which will be transferred to the University of Washington for this purpose.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing exemptions from licensing fees for certain groups, such as retired active physicians and municipal corporations providing emergency medical services. It also allows the secretary to charge different fees for various nursing categories and to waive fees when deemed necessary for public health and safety. The overall structure of the fee system remains intact, with the new insertions expanding the list of health professions that contribute to the funding of the University of Washington health sciences library.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.70.110
Bill as Passed Legislature: 43.70.110
Session Law: 43.70.110