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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 3071: Sign language interpreters

Requiring certification for sign language interpreters.

Summary

  • Declares that a sign language interpreter who has current certification from the national association of the deaf or the registry of interpreters of the deaf is deemed to have demonstrated a minimum level of competency.

From the Bill Digest (HB 3071), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Dunn (R-17)
Introduced
January 28, 1998 in the House
Last action
January 28, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Dunn (R-17)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Roger Bush R-2

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 3071 in other sessions

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