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HB 2229

Concerning the professional engineers' registration act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mari Leavitt and 6 co-sponsors

HB 2229 updates Washington's professional engineer licensing requirements through modified registration standards and procedures affecting credentialing processes statewide.

Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 2229

Legislative bill overview

HB 2229 modifies Washington's Professional Engineers' Registration Act, establishing updated requirements and procedures for professional engineer licensure and practice. The bill has undergone committee review and floor amendments, indicating substantive changes to existing engineering credentialing standards.

Why is this important

Professional engineering licensure directly affects public safety in infrastructure, construction, and design projects. Changes to registration requirements impact both engineers' career pathways and consumers' access to qualified professionals, making this relevant to anyone using engineered services or working in the field.

Potential points of contention

  • Continuing education requirements: Changes to professional development mandates may burden practitioners or alter industry standards unpredictably
  • Reciprocity and mobility: Modified registration criteria could affect engineers licensed in other states seeking to practice in Washington
  • Grandfathering provisions: Unclear how existing licensees are treated under new standards could create fairness disputes between cohorts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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