Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes licensed respiratory care practitioners in Washington to practice in any of the states within the compact.

Highlights:

• Authorizes licensed respiratory care practitioners in Washington to practice in any of the states within the compact (Sec. 1-13).

• Establishes a commission with membership from each participating state, outlines requirements for member states and practitioner licensees, outlines who may take adverse action against licensees, and which agencies are charged with enforcement and oversight of the compact (Sec. 1-13).

• Specifies rules about when states may be severed from the compact, how they can join and withdraw on their own, and how active military members and spouses may take advantage of compact privileges (Sec. 1-13).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 14).

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