Senate Bill Report - SB 6257, Trainee Real Estate Appraisers (As of January 29, 2026)
Summary
This Senate Bill Report on SB 6257 is dated as of January 29, 2026, and records Business, Trade & Economic Development committee activity on 1/29/26. The sponsors are Senators Liias, Kauffman and Nobles. The brief summary says the bill allows illness or other extenuating circumstances to toll the time required to complete a trainee real estate appraiser license. The background states the initial trainee license is valid for two years, may be renewed up to two times, and that all requirements must be completed within seven years from the original date of registration. The report says DOL may create a confirmation form.
Summary drafted by a model from the document's text below and checked by script against that text before publication. It is a navigation aid, not a reading of what the document proves. Where AI is used
Cite this document
“Senate Bill Report - SB 6257, Trainee Real Estate Appraisers (As of January 29, 2026).”
Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/2026-01-29-a33770-d293757-6257-sba-bte-26-1ab28f3340/
, SHA-256 cad7dd59b42eeaac6d5f351bb4bed6c2735d2abb80fa3c04276055093a562fd9.Full text
SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6257
As of January 29, 2026
Title: An act relating to trainee real estate appraisers.
Brief Description: Regarding trainee real estate appraisers.
Sponsors: Senators Liias, Kauffman and Nobles.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Business, Trade & Economic Development: 1/29/26.
Brief Summary of Bill
• Allows illness or other extenuating circumstances to toll the time
required to complete a trainee real estate appraiser license.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, TRADE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Staff: William Bridges (786-7312)
Background: Washington Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act. Real estate appraisers
estimate the value of real property. Under the Washington Certified Real Estate Appraiser
Act (Act), the Department of Licensing (DOL) certifies and licenses real estate appraisers.
The Act prohibits a person from receiving compensation for appraisal services unless
certified or licensed by the state.
Among other things, to become a real estate appraiser in Washington State, you must first
complete specific education requirements and register as a trainee. The initial trainee license
is valid for two years, during which the trainee must complete specified training. The
license may be renewed up to two times if requirements are met, but all the requirements
must be completed within seven years from the original date of registration. This period
may be tolled for service in the armed forces of the United States.
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative
members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
constitute a statement of legislative intent.
Senate Bill Report -1- SB 6257
Summary of Bill: Allowing Illness or Other Extenuating Circumstances to Toll the Time
Required to Complete a Trainee Real Estate Appraiser License. In addition to service in the
Armed Forces, illness or other extenuating circumstances, confirmed by a health care
provider or a provider of health-related services, may toll the time for a trainee real estate
appraiser to renew their license or complete their training. DOL may create a confirmation
form.
Defining Terms. Health care provider or provider means persons regulated by the state to
practice health or health-related services acting within the scope of their employment.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Senate Bill Report -2- SB 6257
File and source
- File
- 2026-01-29_a33770_d293757_6257-sba-bte-26.pdf
- Size
- 34,798 bytes
- SHA-256
- cad7dd59b42eeaac6d5f351bb4bed6c2735d2abb80fa3c04276055093a562fd9
- Original
- No public link identified.