HB 2077 - DIGEST

Provides that, for purposes of this act, a concealed pistol license means either a license issued under RCW 9.41.070 or a license issued by another jurisdiction outside of this state but within the United States. A license from another jurisdiction is valid for purposes of this act only if: (1) The license is currently valid in that jurisdiction; and

(2) The jurisdiction appears on a registry maintained by the department of licensing as a jurisdiction that the Washington state patrol has determined: (a) Has eligibility criteria for the issuance of a concealed pistol license that are at least as restrictive as those in RCW 9.41.070; (b) Has administrative procedures and practices for determining eligibility of applicants that are at least as comprehensive and accurate as those used in this state; and (c) Recognizes Washington state concealed pistol licenses as valid in that jurisdiction or will recognize Washington licenses upon the inclusion of the jurisdiction in the registry maintained by the department of licensing under this act.