Placing licenses issued in chapters 18.71B and 18.71C RCW under the authority of the uniform disciplinary act.

HB 1640 places professional licenses issued under chapters 18.71B and 18.71C RCW under the authority of the state's Uniform Disciplinary Act. This means that licenses overseen by the Washington Medical Commission, as specified in these chapters, will now follow the standardized procedures for professional discipline outlined in the Act. The Uniform Disciplinary Act provides a consistent framework for regulatory bodies to grant, deny, or impose conditions on professional licenses. This bill directly affects professionals holding licenses under these specific chapters and the Washington Medical Commission's regulatory authority over them.