FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5065

C 292 L 03

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning the practice of geology and soil science.

Sponsors: Senator Swecker.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Trade

House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Background: In 2000 the Legislature enacted Senate Bill 6455. This bill created a licensing program for geologists at the Department of Licensing. The bill provided that applicants applying for licensure before July 1, 2002 were not required to take a written examination if they met specified criteria.

Summary: Applicants who apply for geologist licensure before July 1, 2003 and who meet specified criteria are not required to take a written examination.

The state, counties and cities are permitted to use either soil scientists or licensed geologists to perform geology work until July 1, 2005.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate       40  5

House       96  0    (House amended)

Senate       42  1    (Senate concurred)

Effective: May 14, 2003