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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6456

SB 6456: Counselor credentialing

Modifying credentialing standards for counselors.

Summary

  • Separates the profession of registered counselors into three professions that can perform counseling functions: agency-affiliated counselors, certified advisors, and certified counselors.
  • Establishes associate and trainee credentials for individuals pursuing a certificate as a chemical dependency professional or a license as a mental health counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6456), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2008
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
January 16, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
March 13, 2008
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
HB 2674
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6456, SSB 6456

AN ACT Relating to modifying credentialing standards for counselors;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Rosemary McAuliffe D-1

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6456
44 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30002
Republican14300
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6456)
  2. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 6456)
  3. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6456)
  4. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6456)
  5. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (SSB 6456)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6456)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6456)
  8. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6456)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6456)
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  12. On motion, referred to Rules. (SSB 6456)
  13. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6456)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6456)
  15. And refer to Ways & Means.
  16. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  17. On motion, referred to Rules.
  18. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 6456 in other sessions

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