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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5149

SB 5149: Occupational therapy

Revising provisions relating to occupational therapy.

Summary

  • $ Adds a definition of "occupational therapy practitioner." $ Authorizes osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, naturopaths, chiropractors, physician assistants, psychologists and advanced registered nurse practitioners to refer patients to occupational therapists for treatment.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5149), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
Introduced
January 14, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2000
Companion bill
HB 1113
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5149, SSB 5149

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Stephen Johnson R-47Shirley Winsley R-28

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5149
38 Yea 0 Nay 4 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21024
Republican17023
How each member voted

Absent (4)

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History

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SB 5149 in other sessions

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