BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2688

HB 2688: Hearing instrumnt fittr/disp

Modifying the educational requirements for licensure as a hearing instrument fitter/dispenser.

Summary

  • After December 31, 2002, an applicant for licensing must satisfactorily complete a minimum of a two-year degree program in hearing instrument fitter/dispenser instruction approved by the board. The apprenticeship training program for permit holders under licensees is repealed.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2688), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 25, 1998
Prime sponsor
Mary Skinner (R-14)
Introduced
January 19, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 25, 1998
Session law
Chapter 142, Laws of 1998
Versions
HB 2688, SHB 2688

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Skinner (R-14)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2688
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40001
Republican56001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2688
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican24002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 9, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2688
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican54003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 2688 in other sessions

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