HB 3118 - DIGEST

Provides that an architect or architectural firm registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the state board of registration for architects may offer to practice architecture in this state if it is clearly and prominently stated in such an offer that the architect or firm is not registered to practice architecture in the state of Washington and prior to practicing architecture or signing a contract to provide architectural services, the architect or firm must be registered to practice architecture in this state.

Modifies the qualifications for applicants who wish to register as architects.

Modifies procedures for the architect's certificate of registration examination.

Requires any business entity, including a sole proprietorship, offering architecture services in Washington state to register with the state board of registration for architects, regardless of its business structure.

Requires, for renewals of certificates, a registered architect to demonstrate professional development since the architect's last renewal or initial registration.