(1) By June 30, 1997, the department shall have a pilot combined licensing project fully operational in at least two cities within the state of Washington, with at least one city west of the Cascade mountains and at least one city east of the Cascade mountains.

     (2) By January 31, 1997, the department shall make an interim report to the legislature on the progress of the pilot combined licensing project.

     (3) By January 31, 1998, the department shall have evaluated the pilot combined licensing project and reported to the legislature with a plan for transition of the pilot project into an ongoing program. The transition plan shall include cost, funding sources, and staffing needs for the ongoing program.

     (4) Upon approval and continued funding of the transition plan by the legislature under this section, the master license system shall implement a transition from the pilot program to the ongoing program.

[1995 c 403 § 1006.]

NOTES:

     Findings -- 1995 c 403: "The master license system of the department of licensing is a proven, progressive program for one-stop state licensing. This flexible system should be expanded into a statewide shared database to facilitate combined licensing processes at local, state, and federal levels as a benefit to the business community through improved customer service.

     In order to achieve this goal the department of licensing should expand the license information management system, offered by the master license system, to include local and federal licensing requirements, making this information readily accessible at appropriate locations throughout the state. In addition, the department should develop a pilot program expanding the capabilities of the master licensing [license] system to local and federal levels in an efficient manner; and provide access to the expanded master licensing [license] system for all jurisdictions within the state of Washington." [1995 c 403 § 1001.]

     Findings -- Short title -- Intent -- 1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.

     Part headings not law -- Severability -- 1995 c 403: See RCW 43.05.903 and 43.05.904.