BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5950: Social worker
Clarifying the definition of social worker.
Summary
- The definition of "social worker" is added to the chapter of law related to the DOH's licensing of "licensed advanced social workers" and "licensed independent clinical social workers." A "social worker" is defined as someone: (1) who is a licensed advanced social worker or a licensed independent clinical social worker; or (2) who has graduated from a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral social work educational…
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ed Murray (D-43)
- Introduced
- February 8, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- HB 2112
AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers and agency clients by clarifying the definition of social worker;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)
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 Human Services & Corrections.
SB 5950 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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