BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5465

SB 5465: Pharmacy assistant ratio

Concerning the ratio of pharmacy assistants.

Summary

  • Pharmacies located in nursing homes or who provide services to patients in nursing homes are permitted to allow three level A pharmacy assistants to be under the supervision of one licensed pharmacist. Pharmacies providing services to patients of hospitals, private hospitals and nursing homes must be physically separated from any other pharmacies on the premise providing services to non-inpatient customers.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5465), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1992
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1991
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 1992
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 26, 1992
Prime sponsor
James West (R-6)
Introduced
February 1, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 26, 1992
Session law
Chapter 40, Laws of 1992
Companion bill
HB 1555
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5465, SSB 5465

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5465
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican24001
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

January 27, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5465
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican23001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 3, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5465
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57100
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

History

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SB 5465 in other sessions

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