BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5323: Pub health dental hygienists
Certifying public health dental hygienists practicing among underserved populations.
Summary
- A licensed dental hygienist may apply for certification by the Department of Health as a public health dental hygienist. Certification requires the completion of a course of study and establishing practice protocols with a licensed dentist.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5323), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 23, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Alex Deccio (R-14)
- Introduced
- January 23, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Alex Deccio (R-14)
4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5323 in other sessions
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