5831-S.E AMH CONW H5996.1

ESSB 5831  - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-5900.1/08)1420
     By Representative Conway

WITHDRAWN 03/07/2008

     On page 23, beginning on line 22 of the amendment, strike all of subsections (a) and (b) and insert the following:
     "(a) Except as provided in this subsection, four members shall be certified HVAC/R mechanics, of which at least one, but not more than two, shall be a certified HVAC/R mechanic performing HVAC/R work east of the crest of the Cascade mountains. Any members appointed before July 1, 2010, shall be persons who are eligible to be certified without examination under section 11 or 12 of this act or to take an examination for certification under section 14 of this act.
     (b) Except as provided in this subsection, four members shall be HVAC/R contractors, of which at least one, but not more than two, shall be an HVAC/R contractor doing business east of the crest of the Cascade mountains. Any members appointed before July 1, 2009, shall be persons who are engaged in business as HVAC/R contractors and registered as contractors under chapter 18.27 RCW."

EFFECT:  Modifies the membership of the HVAC/R board as follows:
     (1) Before July 1, 2009, when HVAC/R contractor registration requirements apply, members are persons engaged in business as HVAC/R contractors and registered as contractors under the Contractor Registration Act.
     (2) Before July 1, 2010, when HVAC/R mechanic certification requirements apply, members are persons who are eligible to be certified without examination or to take the examination for certification.

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