The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) related to corporate filings and the operations of the Secretary of State's Corporations and Charities Division. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for a fee and issuance of a new certificate upon the recording of trademark assignments, which now only need to be recorded to be valid against subsequent purchasers. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for international student exchange visitor placement organizations, including the establishment of reinstatement procedures and the automatic suspension of licenses for individuals not in compliance with support orders.

Further amendments streamline the filing process for entity filings, ensuring that the Secretary of State documents the date of receipt and provides acknowledgment to the submitter. The bill also clarifies the requirements for annual reports from domestic and registered foreign entities, including the need for current information and the consequences of failing to file. Notably, it allows for the collection of annual license or renewal fees, with specific allocations for state treasury and the Secretary of State's revolving fund. Other provisions address the responsibilities of registered foreign entities and the Secretary of State's authority to attest to signatures, with certain exceptions outlined for specific types of documents.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 19.77.060, 19.166.040, 23.95.225, 23.95.255, 23.95.260, 43.07.130, 23.95.520, 43.07.032
Substitute bill: 19.77.060, 19.166.040, 23.95.225, 23.95.255, 23.95.260, 43.07.130, 23.95.520, 43.07.032