By August 1, 2010, the department of health shall develop, in consultation with the nursing care quality assurance commission and consumer and worker representatives, rules permitting reciprocity to the maximum extent possible under federal law between home care aide certification and nursing assistant certification.

[2009 c 580 § 16; 2009 c 2 § 11 (Initiative Measure No. 1029, approved November 4, 2008).]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2009 c 580 § 16: "Section 16 of this act takes effect September 1, 2009." [2009 c 580 § 19.]

     Effective date -- 2009 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1029) § 11: "Section 11 of this act takes effect September 1, 2009." [2009 c 2 § 22 (Initiative Measure No. 1029, approved November 4, 2008).]

     Intent -- Findings -- Construction -- Severability -- Short title -- 2009 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1029): See notes following RCW 18.88B.020.