BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2920

HB 2920: Counselor continuing ed

Clarifying continuing education requirements for counselors.

Summary

  • The Secretary of Health is required to establish continuing competence requirements for certified counselors by rule. There must be at least 36 hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period preceding the renewal of certification, including subjects in professional ethics and law.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2920), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 12, 1998
Prime sponsor
Mary Skinner (R-14)
Introduced
January 22, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Session law
Chapter 32, Laws of 1998
Companion bill
SB 6630

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Skinner (R-14)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 12, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 2920
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican53103
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

March 2, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 2920
44 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican22202
How each member voted

History

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HB 2920 in other sessions

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