BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2850

HB 2850: Health profession credential

Eliminating credentialing barriers for health professions.

Summary

  • Amends initial licensing requirements for acupuncturists, dispensing opticians, registered nurses, and psychologists with regard to courses, clinical training, citizenship, examinations, temporary practice permits, and transcripts.
  • Allows dental hygienists who have not passed an examination in restorations to practice dental hygiene with a limited license.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2004
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2004
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dawn Morrell (D-25)
Introduced
January 21, 2004 in the House
Last action
February 13, 2004
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 6554
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2850, SHB 2850

AN ACT Relating to eliminating credentialing barriers for health professions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dawn Morrell (D-25)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 2850)
  2. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2850)
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  5. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2850)
  6. HC - Executive action taken by committee.
  7. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. First reading, referred to Health Care.

HB 2850 in other sessions

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