The department shall notify the transportation committees of the legislature if the federal government takes action affecting the exemption provided in this subsection (2)(c).
RCW 46.25.060
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2023 c 35 § 3 and by 2023 c 57 § 2, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date- 2023 c 57: See note following RCW 46.25.088.
Effective date- 2023 c 35: See note following RCW 46.25.010.
Severability- 2021 c 317: See note following RCW 70A.535.005.
Legislative intent-Value- 2020 c 78: "Over half a million United States military veterans live in Washington state and contribute to the state's economic vitality. While active military, many trained in civilian occupations and were well-prepared to contribute to the state as civilians once they left military service. However, many job markets are regulated through licensing, and veterans can find themselves at a disadvantage in obtaining these licenses compared with those trained in the private sector.
Commercial truck and bus drivers are in high demand; individuals are required to have commercial driver's licenses to qualify for these jobs. In the case of military veterans who obtain the necessary driving experience while in the military, there is already a waiver program in place to enable these veterans to waive out of the skills examination and course of instruction requirements. However, they are still required to take the knowledge test to obtain a commercial driver's license in Washington.
The legislature believes that expanding the waiver program to include the knowledge test will remove an unnecessary obstacle for qualifying veterans. The legislature values the military service of veterans and believes that the removal of this barrier will enable qualifying veterans to more quickly apply the skills they acquired in the military to serve their communities as they have served the country." [2020 c 78 § 1.]
Effective date- 2020 c 78: "This act takes effect January 1, 2021." [2020 c 78 § 3.]
Effective date- 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
Effective date- 2013 c 224: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
Effective date- 2011 c 153: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2011." [2011 c 153 § 2.]
Effective date-2007 c 418: "This act takes effect January 15, 2008." [ 2007 c 418 § 2.]
Effective dates-2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.