HB 1849-S2 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/15/02)

     Directs the commission to adopt rules that require a record check and fingerprinting of job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who will work with children or vulnerable adults, or who will be responsible for collecting or disbursing cash or processing credit card transactions, through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system and through the federal bureau of investigation.

     Authorizes the commission to charge prospective job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors for the costs of conducting the record check and fingerprinting.

     Directs the commission to require the destruction of any fingerprints, copies of fingerprints, or their facsimiles after the screening of the job applicant, volunteer, or independent contractor has been completed.