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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1304

HB 1304: Health care assistants/drugs

Concerning the administration of drugs by health care assistants.

Summary

  • Clarifies that only category C and E health care assistants may administer certain over-the-counter and legend drugs.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1304), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2011
  3. Passed HouseFeb 14, 2011
  4. Passed SenateApr 5, 2011
  5. GovernorApr 14, 2011
  6. LawApr 14, 2011
Prime sponsor
Laurie Jinkins (D-27)
Introduced
January 18, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 14, 2011
Session law
Chapter 70, Laws of 2011
Companion bill
SB 5454
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1304, SHB 1304

AN ACT Relating to administration of drugs by health care assistants;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Laurie Jinkins (D-27)

11 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Paul Harris R-17Tami Green D-28Eileen Cody D-34Kevin Van De Wege D-24Troy Kelley D-28Joe Schmick R-9Barbara Bailey R-10Judy Clibborn D-41Jim Moeller D-49Bill Hinkle R-13Chris Reykdal D-22

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1304
93 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54101
Republican39003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (1)

Excused (4)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 5, 2011
Version voted on: SHB 1304
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25002
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011. (SHB 1304)
  2. Chapter 70, 2011 Laws. (SHB 1304)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1304)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1304)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1304)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1304)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1304)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1304)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1304)
  10. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1304)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1304)
  12. HEA - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1304)
  13. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (SHB 1304)
  14. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1304)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SHB 1304)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1304)
  17. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading suspension calendar. (SHB 1304)
  19. Placed on second reading suspension calendar.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1304)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1304)
  23. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1304 in other sessions

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