BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 2112: Social worker
Clarifying the definition of social worker.
Summary
- Creates a third classification of social worker for purposes of licensing by the Department of Health and the application of the Uniform Disciplinary Act.
- Revises the definition of social worker for the purpose of the protection of patients in state hospitals for the mentally ill.
From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 2112), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Eric Pettigrew (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 8, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- SB 5950
AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers and agency clients by clarifying the definition of social worker;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Eric Pettigrew (D-37)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.
HB 2112 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2112 (2025–26) Adult content/age minimum
- HB 2112 (2023–24) Higher ed. opioid prevention
- HB 2112 (2021–22) Liquor license fees/minors
- HB 2112 (2019–20) Safe injection sites
- HB 2112 (2017–18) Ambulance service/medicaid
- HB 2112 (2015–16) Unincorporated urban islands
- HB 2112 (2013–14) Hydroelectric generation/BPA
- HB 2112 (2011–12) State agency lobbying