BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1960

HB 1960: Health professions practice

Redefining practice beyond the scope of practice for health professions.

Summary

  • The licensing authorities for the health professions are directed to issue temporary practice permits. This allows licensed individuals from other states to practice in Washington while their applications are being completed.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1960), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 15, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 1991
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 21, 1991
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
February 15, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 21, 1991
Session law
Chapter 332, Laws of 1991
Companion bill
SB 5012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1960, ESHB 1960

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1960
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

April 12, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1960
42 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19302
Republican23002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 26, 1991
Version voted on: ESHB 1960
83 Yea 0 Nay 5 Absent 10 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat47056
Republican36004
How each member voted

Yea (83)

History

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HB 1960 in other sessions

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