Bill

Specialty electricians

Allowing a specialty electrician to continue working under a valid specialty certificate of competency while enrolled in a journey level apprenticeship program.

Sponsors

Representative SchmidtPrimary

Representative RamelSecondaryRepresentative ReedSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 1/1/2026.

1. May 12, 2025
   Effective date 1/1/2026.
2. May 12, 2025
   Chapter 240, 2025 Laws.
3. May 12, 2025
   Governor signed.
4. Apr 22, 2025
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Apr 19, 2025
   President signed.
6. Apr 18, 2025
   Speaker signed.
7. Apr 11, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
8. Mar 13, 2025
   First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
9. Mar 11, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
10. Jan 23, 2025
    First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.