BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

HB 1532: Mental health counselors

Modifying certification of mental health counselors.

Summary

  • The qualifications for certification of mental health counselors include an equivalent behavioral science master's or doctoral degree in a related field as determined by the Secretary of Health, as well as two years of postgraduate supervised practice. The definition of certified mental health counseling is augmented to include the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1532), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 1, 1995
Prime sponsor
Phil Dyer (R-5)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 1, 1995
Session law
Chapter 183, Laws of 1995

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Dyer (R-5)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 7, 1995
Version voted on: HB 1532
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat33003
Republican60002
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (5)

Senate · Final Passage

April 11, 1995
Version voted on: HB 1532
40 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 9 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19006
Republican21003
How each member voted

History

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HB 1532 in other sessions

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