BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6224

SB 6224: Controlled substances act

Conforming the uniform controlled substances act to existing state and federal law.

Summary

Chapter 69.50 RCW is updated to include substances listed in Title 21 CFR. Multiple sclerosis is included as a condition for which a Schedule II non-narcotic stimulant may be prescribed, dispensed, or administered to patients. "Practitioner" is now defined to include naturopathic physician and osteopathic physician assistant, consistent with state law. Other technical corrections are addressed.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6224), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to conforming the uniform controlled substances act to existing state and federal law;

Passed February 11, 2010

Version voted on: SSB 6224

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	31	0	0	0
Republican	16	0	0	2

How each member voted

Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6224)
Mar 11, 2010By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6224)
Feb 13, 2010First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (SSB 6224)
Feb 11, 2010Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6224)
Feb 11, 2010Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6224)
Feb 11, 20101st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6224)
Feb 11, 20101st substitute bill substituted.
Jan 28, 2010Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6224)
Jan 28, 2010Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 21, 2010Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6224)
Jan 21, 2010HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6224)
Jan 21, 2010HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 21, 2010Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 11, 2010First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Dec 9, 2009Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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