SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6533
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As of February 1, 2012
Title: An act relating to exempting veterans from fingerprint and background check requirements for real estate broker, managing broker, and firm licensees.
Brief Description: Exempting veterans from fingerprint and background check requirements for real estate broker, managing broker, and firm licensees.
Sponsors: Senators Conway, Carrell, Harper, Hargrove, Kohl-Welles and Shin.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection: 2/02/12.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE & CONSUMER PROTECTION |
Staff: Mac Nicholson (786-7445)
Background: Individuals seeking to offer real estate brokerage services must obtain the appropriate real estate broker, managing broker, designated broker, or real estate firm license from the Department of Licensing. A real estate brokerage license is valid for two years, and applicants must have a fingerprint and background check done in conjunction with the initial application and every six years thereafter.
Summary of Bill: The bill as referred to committee not considered.
Summary of Bill (Proposed Substitute): The director has the discretion to waive the fingerprint and background check requirements at the initial application for a license for veterans who have been honorably discharged from a branch of the United States armed forces.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.