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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1137

HB 1137: Physical therapy

Modifying the scope of care provided by physical therapists.

Summary

  • Redefines practice parameters and permissible activities for physical therapists to include examinations to determine proper diagnoses and plans for therapeutic interventions; designing and implementing interventions; training and evaluating patients with orthotic or prosthetic devices; and performing wound care services.
  • Specifies permissible medications for physical therapists to administer.
  • Establishes standards relating to the referral of patients between physical therapists and other health care practitioners.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1137), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 501, Laws of 2005
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2005
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2005
  3. Passed HouseMar 3, 2005
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 2005
  5. GovernorMay 17, 2005
  6. LawMay 17, 2005
Prime sponsor
Dawn Morrell (D-25)
Introduced
January 17, 2005 in the House
Last action
May 17, 2005
Session law
Chapter 501, Laws of 2005
Companion bill
SB 5248
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1137, SHB 1137

AN ACT Relating to physical therapy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dawn Morrell (D-25)

17 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Ed Orcutt R-18Eileen Cody D-34Joyce McDonald R-25Tami Green D-28Tom Campbell R-2Judy Clibborn D-41Lynn Schindler R-4Ruth Kagi D-32Beverly Woods R-23Senator D-22Mark Miloscia D-30Kelli Linville D-42Patricia Lantz D-26Jim Moeller D-49Brendan Williams D-22Deb Wallace D-17Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2005
Version voted on: SHB 1137
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54101
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed March 3, 2005
Version voted on: SHB 1137
88 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54101
Republican34800
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 7, 2005
Version voted on: SHB 1137
40 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23300
Republican17600
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2005
Version voted on: SHB 1137
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican38103
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/24/2005. (SHB 1137)
  2. Chapter 501, 2005 Laws. (SHB 1137)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1137)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1137)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1137)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1137)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1137)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1137)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1137)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1137)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 1137)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1137)
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1137)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1137)
  15. HEA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1137)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1137)
  17. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (SHB 1137)
  18. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (SHB 1137)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1137)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1137)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1137)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1137)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1137)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1137)
  27. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1137)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1137)
  31. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1137)
  32. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. Minority; do not pass.
  34. HC - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. First reading, referred to Health Care.

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