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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1332

HB 1332: Acupuncture licensing

Regulating acupuncture licensing.

Summary

  • The regulatory terminology of the practice of acupuncture is changed from certification to licensure, and only persons qualifying for licensure may practice acupuncture, unless otherwise authorized by law in other practice acts. The rendering of dietary advice is included in the scope of practice only in conjunction with the use of other acupuncture techniques.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1332), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 1994
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gary Locke (D-37)
Introduced
January 25, 1993 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1994
Versions
HB 1332, SHB 1332

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Locke (D-37)

22 co-sponsors (15 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Clyde Ballard R-12Betty Edmondson R-14Sarah Casada R-25Rosa Franklin D-29Richard King D-38James Johanson D-44Todd Mielke R-6Paull Shin D-21Jean Marie Brough R-30Robin Johnson D-40Marlin Appelwick D-46Betty Morris D-18Barbara Lisk R-15Arthur Wang D-27Pat Scott D-38James Springer D-18Phil Dyer R-5Evan Jones D-24Ron Meyers D-26Randolph Dorn D-2Linda Johnson D-1Jesse Wineberry D-37

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 7, 1994
Version voted on: SHB 1332
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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History

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HB 1332 in other sessions

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