FINAL BILL REPORT

                  SSB 5612

                          C 169 L 97

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Providing qualifications for granting certificates of registration to architects.

Sponsors:  Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor (originally sponsored by Senators Long, Wojahn, Hale and Horn).

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Background:  To obtain an architect=s license, an applicant must pass an examination and have (1) a degree in architecture and three years= work experience, with at least two of those years under the supervision of an architect; or (2) at least eight years= work experience approved by the board, with at least four of those under the direct supervision of an architect.

Summary:  In addition to having either a degree in architecture and three years= work experience or eight years= work experience, an applicant must have completed the requirements of a structured intern training program approved by the board.  Eight years= work experience may include designing buildings as a principal activity.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 49 0

House     86 6

Effective:  July 29, 2001