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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5634

SB 5634: Equipment sterilztn/dentists

Requiring that dentists' offices comply with requirements for sterilization of equipment and infection control.

Summary

  • The Dental Disciplinary Board must adopt rules establishing minimum requirements for sterilization of equipment and infection control in dentists' offices. In adopting the rules, the board must consider national standards, including those adopted for surgical procedures.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5634), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Emilio Cantu (R-41)
Introduced
February 12, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5634, SSB 5634

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Emilio Cantu (R-41)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Cliff Bailey R-39Adam Smith D-33

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5634
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican24010
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

January 27, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 5634
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican22002
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5634 in other sessions

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