AN ACT Relating to
repayment of student loans; adding a new section to chapter 2.48 RCW; adding a
new section to chapter 18.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.08 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 18.11 RCW; adding a new section to chapter
18.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.20 RCW; adding a new section to
chapter 18.27 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.28 RCW; adding a new
section to chapter 18.39 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.43 RCW; adding
a new section to chapter 18.44 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.46 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 18.76 RCW; adding a new section to chapter
18.85 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.96 RCW; adding a new section to
chapter 18.104 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.106 RCW; adding a new
section to chapter 18.130 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.140 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 18.145 RCW; adding a new section to chapter
18.160 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.165 RCW; adding a new section to
chapter 18.170 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.175 RCW; adding a new
section to chapter 18.180 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 18.185 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 28A.410 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec.
1. A new section is added
to chapter 2.48 RCW to read as follows:
The Washington state
supreme court may provide by court rule that nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan shall result in disbarment or
license suspension of the license of any person who has been certified by a
lending agency and reported to the court for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. The supreme court may reinstate the person when provided with a
written release issued by the lending agency stating that the person is making
payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the
lending agency.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
2. A new section is added
to chapter 18.04 RCW to read as follows:
The board shall suspend
the license or certificate of any person who has been certified by a lending
agency and reported to the board for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license or certificate
shall not be reissued until the person provides the board a written release
issued by the lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the
loan in accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency.
If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure or
certification during the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon
receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement fee the board may
impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
3. A new section is added
to chapter 18.08 RCW to read as follows:
The board shall suspend
the certificate or registration of any person who has been certified by a
lending agency and reported to the board for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's certificate or registration shall not be reissued until the person
provides the board a written release issued by the lending agency stating that
the person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment
agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet
all other requirements for certification or registration during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the board may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
4. A new section is added
to chapter 18.11 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license, certificate, or registration of any person who has been
certified by a lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or
default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or
service-conditional scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must
provide the person an opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW
34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service‑conditional
scholarship. The person's license, certificate, or registration shall not be
reissued until the person provides the director a written release issued by the
lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure,
certification, or registration during the suspension, reinstatement shall be
automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement fee the
director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
5. A new section is added
to chapter 18.16 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be
reissued until the person provides the director a written release issued by the
lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the
suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
6. A new section is added
to chapter 18.20 RCW to read as follows:
The secretary shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the secretary for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be
reissued until the person provides the secretary a written release issued by
the lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the
suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the secretary may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
7. A new section is added
to chapter 18.27 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the certificate of registration of any person who has been certified by
a lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's certificate of registration shall not be reissued until the person
provides the director a written release issued by the lending agency stating
that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment
agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet
all other requirements for certification of registration during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
8. A new section is added
to chapter 18.28 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be
reissued until the person provides the director a written release issued by the
lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the
suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
9. A new section is added
to chapter 18.39 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed
educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to the suspension,
the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief adjudicative
proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding of
nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or
service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be reissued
until the person provides the director a written release issued by the lending
agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance
with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has
continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
10. A new section is added
to chapter 18.43 RCW to read as follows:
The board shall suspend
the certificate of registration or license of any person who has been certified
by a lending agency and reported to the board for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's certificate of registration or license shall not be reissued until the
person provides the board a written release issued by the lending agency
stating that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a
repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has
continued to meet all other requirements for registration or licensure during
the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the board may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
11. A new section is added
to chapter 18.44 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the certificate of registration of any person who has been certified by
a lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally
or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior
to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a
brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's certificate of
registration shall not be reissued until the person provides the director a
written release issued by the lending agency stating that the person is making
payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the
lending agency. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for
registration during the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon
receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement fee the director may
impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
12. A new section is added
to chapter 18.46 RCW to read as follows:
The department shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the department for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be
reissued until the person provides the department a written release issued by
the lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the
suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the department may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
13. A new section is added
to chapter 18.76 RCW to read as follows:
The secretary shall
suspend the certificate of any person who has been certified by a lending
agency and reported to the secretary for nonpayment or default on a federally
or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior
to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a
brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's certificate shall not be
reissued until the person provides the secretary a written release issued by
the lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during
the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the secretary may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
14. A new section is added
to chapter 18.85 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding
of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or
service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be reissued
until the person provides the director a written release issued by the lending
agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance
with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has
continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
15. A new section is added
to chapter 18.96 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the certificate of registration of any person who has been certified by
a lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's certificate of registration shall not be reissued until the person
provides the director a written release issued by the lending agency stating
that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment
agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet
all other requirements for certification during the suspension, reinstatement
shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement
fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
16. A new section is added
to chapter 18.104 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed
educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to the suspension,
the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief adjudicative
proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding of
nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or
service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be reissued
until the person provides the director a written release issued by the lending
agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance
with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has
continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
17. A new section is added
to chapter 18.106 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the certificate or permit of any person who has been certified by a
lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's certificate or permit shall not be reissued until the person provides
the director a written release issued by the lending agency stating that the
person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement
approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet all other
requirements for certification or permits during the suspension, reinstatement
shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement
fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
18. A new section is added
to chapter 18.130 RCW to read as follows:
The department shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the department for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be
reissued until the person provides the department a written release issued by
the lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the
suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the department may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
19. A new section is added
to chapter 18.140 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the certificate or license of any person who has been certified by a
lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's certificate or license shall not be reissued until the person provides
the director a written release issued by the lending agency stating that the
person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement
approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet all other
requirements for certification or licensure during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
20. A new section is added
to chapter 18.145 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the certificate of any person who has been certified by a lending
agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's certificate shall not be
reissued until the person provides the director a written release issued by the
lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during
the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
21. A new section is added
to chapter 18.160 RCW to read as follows:
The state director of
fire protection shall suspend the certificate of any person who has been certified
by a lending agency and reported to the state director of fire protection for
nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or
service-conditional scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must
provide the person an opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW
34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service‑conditional
scholarship. The person's certificate shall not be reissued until the person
provides the state director of fire protection a written release issued by the
lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during
the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the state director of fire protection may
impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
22. A new section is added
to chapter 18.165 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license or certificate of any person who has been certified by a
lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494
and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed
educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license or
certificate shall not be reissued until the person provides the director a
written release issued by the lending agency stating that the person is making
payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the
lending agency. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for
licensure or certification during the suspension, reinstatement shall be
automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement fee the
director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
23. A new section is added
to chapter 18.170 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license or certificate of any person who has been certified by a
lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's license or certificate shall not be reissued until the person provides
the director a written release issued by the lending agency stating that the
person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement
approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet all other
requirements for licensure or certification during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
24. A new section is added
to chapter 18.175 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the certificate of registration of any person who has been certified by
a lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an
opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through
34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The
person's certificate of registration shall not be reissued until the person provides
the director a written release issued by the lending agency stating that the
person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement
approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet all other
requirements for certification of registration during the suspension,
reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any
reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
25. A new section is added
to chapter 18.180 RCW to read as follows:
The auditor of the
county shall suspend the registration of any person who has been certified by a
lending agency and reported to the auditor of the county for nonpayment or
default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or
service-conditional scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must
provide the person an opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW
34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional
scholarship. The person's registration shall not be reissued until the person
provides the auditor of the county a written release issued by the lending
agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance
with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has
continued to meet all other requirements for registration during the
suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the auditor of the county may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
26. A new section is added
to chapter 18.185 RCW to read as follows:
The director shall
suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency
and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or
state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to
the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief
adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a
finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational
loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be
reissued until the person provides the director a written release issued by the
lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the
suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and
payment of any reinstatement fee the director may impose.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
27. A new section is added
to chapter 28A.410 RCW to read as follows:
The authorizing
authority shall suspend the certificate or permit of any person who has been
certified by a lending agency and reported to the authorizing authority for
nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or
service-conditional scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must
provide the person an opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW
34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a
federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service‑conditional
scholarship. The person's certificate or permit shall not be reissued until
the person provides the authorizing authority a written release issued by the
lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in
accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the
person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification or permit
during the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the
notice and payment of any reinstatement fee the authorizing authority may
impose.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 28. If any provision of this
act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or
circumstances is not affected.
