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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5608

SB 5608: Genetic counselors

Concerning genetic counselors.

Summary

  • Establishes a licensure program for genetic counselors.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5608), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 8, 2009
  5. Partly vetoedApr 30, 2009
  6. LawApr 30, 2009
Prime sponsor
Rosa Franklin (D-29)
Introduced
January 27, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
April 30, 2009
Session law
Chapter 302, Laws of 2009
Companion bill
HB 1723
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5608, SSB 5608

AN ACT Relating to genetic counselors;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rosa Franklin (D-29)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Cheryl Pflug R-5Darlene Fairley D-32Debbie Regala D-27Chris Marr D-6Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5608
38 Yea 7 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29011
Republican9702
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 8, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5608
66 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60200
Republican63000
How each member voted

Yea (66)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 20, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5608
41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican10800
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 8/1/2010. (SSB 5608)
  2. Chapter 302, 2009 Laws PV. (SSB 5608)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (SSB 5608)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5608)
  5. President signed. (SSB 5608)
  6. Speaker signed. (SSB 5608)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5608)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5608)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5608)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5608)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SSB 5608)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (SSB 5608)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5608)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5608)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5608)
  16. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5608)
  17. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5608)
  18. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (SSB 5608)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 7; absent, 1; excused, 3. (SSB 5608)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5608)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5608)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5608)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5608)
  26. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  27. On motion, referred to Rules. (SSB 5608)
  28. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5608)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5608)
  30. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5608)
  31. And refer to Ways & Means.
  32. Minority; without recommendation.
  33. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. On motion, referred to Rules.
  35. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5608 in other sessions

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