Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  "A new section is added to chapter 70.95B RCW to read as follows:

The wastewater treatment plant operator certification account is created in the state treasury. All fees paid pursuant to RCW 70.95B.095 and any other receipts realized in the administration of this chapter must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Moneys from the account must be used by the department to carry out the purposes of the wastewater treatment plant operator certification program.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2017."

On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "account;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 70.95B RCW; repealing RCW 70.95B.150; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency."

EFFECT: Adds an effective date of July 1, 2017, and adds the requisite emergency clause.