BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1629

HB 1629: Chiropractic practice

Redefining the practice of chiropractic.

Summary

  • Chiropractic is defined as an alternative health care practice. The chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include nonspinal procedures, including manipulation of extremities complementary to or preparatory to a chiropractic spinal adjustment.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1629), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 21, 1991
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
February 4, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 21, 1991
Session law
Chapter 320, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1629, SHB 1629

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1629
75 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52501
Republican231601
How each member voted

Yea (75)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 16, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1629
43 Yea 3 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican19312
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 23, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1629
94 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55012
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 1629 in other sessions

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