BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5715

SB 5715: Orthotists & prosthetists

Licensing orthotists and prosthetists.

Summary

  • Orthotists and prosthetists are regulated at the level of licensure. These practitioners may only provide treatment using a new orthoses or prostheses under an order from an authorized health care practitioner.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5715), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 7, 1997
Prime sponsor
Jeannette Wood (R-21)
Introduced
February 10, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 7, 1997
Session law
Chapter 285, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
HB 1798
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5715, SSB 5715

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeannette Wood (R-21)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5715
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican24101
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 10, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5715
92 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41100
Republican51500
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Senate · Final Passage

April 21, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5715
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18014
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5715 in other sessions

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