Enact the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Corrected the bill number from 'HB0447.2' to 'HB 447' and updated the header to reflect the final 'ENROLLED BILL' status.

Fixed line breaks and spacing throughout the text to ensure the bill title and section headers are properly formatted and readable.

Adjusted the title of the act to include 'PROVIDING FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS' as a distinct provision, improving clarity on the bill's scope.

Added a mandatory criminal background check requirement for respiratory care license applicants, requiring fingerprint or biometric submission to obtain criminal history records.

Changed the effective date from 'immediate' to 'immediate contingent effective,' suggesting the law's enforcement may now depend on specific conditions or future events.

Significant reformatting of headers, section numbering, and text alignment occurred, likely reflecting a transition from a draft or committee version to a final or amended version of the bill.

The effective date was changed from 'contingent' to 'immediate', meaning the law takes effect right away without waiting for other states to join first.

The bill number was updated from HB 447.2 to HB 447.1, likely reflecting a revision in the legislative drafting process.

The internal structure of the compact text was reorganized with new section titles like 'Title and Purpose' and 'Definitions' for better clarity.

The list of objectives for the compact was slightly reworded to more clearly emphasize improving patient outcomes and addressing workforce shortages.

Fixed formatting issues such as broken lines, incorrect numbering, and misplaced headers to ensure the document is readable and properly structured.

Added names of four sponsors (E. Buttrej, C. Schomer, J. Etchart, S. Howell) to the bill header to identify the primary authors.

Changed the bill identifier from LC 4181 to HB 447.1 and updated the footer to reflect the official House Bill number.