BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6550

SB 6550: Chemical dependncy counselrs

Certifying chemical dependency professionals.

Summary

  • Persons practicing chemical dependency counseling can identify themselves as certified chemical dependency professionals if they meet certain certification requirements. Chemical dependency counseling means employing the core competencies of chemical dependency counseling to assist or attempt to assist an alcohol or drug addicted person to develop and maintain abstinence from alcohol and other mood altering drugs.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6550), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 1998
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 30, 1998
Prime sponsor
Alex Deccio (R-14)
Introduced
January 21, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 30, 1998
Session law
Chapter 243, Laws of 1998
Versions
SB 6550, SSB 6550

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Alex Deccio (R-14)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 10, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6550
46 Yea 1 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22010
Republican24110
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 4, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6550
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican56001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6550
44 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19400
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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SB 6550 in other sessions

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