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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1645

HB 1645: Chemical dependency treatmnt

Transferring certification responsibilities for chemical dependency treatment programs from the department of social and health services to the department of health.

Summary

  • Transfers to the Department of Health (DOH) all powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) regarding certification of chemical dependency treatment programs.
  • Allows a chemical dependency treatment program to be certified by the DOH if the treatment program provides proof of accreditation by an organization that has standards substantially equivalent to those of the DOH.
  • Requires the DOH to deem that a treatment program that is nationally accredited has met statutory inspection requirements if the standards of the accrediting organization meet the DOH standards.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1645), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2011
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tami Green (D-28)
Introduced
January 27, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1645, SHB 1645

AN ACT Relating to transferring certification responsibilities for chemical dependency treatment programs from the department of social and health services to the department of health;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tami Green (D-28)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Hinkle R-13Roger Goodman D-45Eileen Cody D-34Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Referred to Early Learning & Human Services. (SHB 1645)
  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1645)
  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  8. Referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  14. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1645)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. APPH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1645)
  18. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1645)
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. APPH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. APPH - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. Referred to Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight.
  23. ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. Minority; do not pass.
  25. ELHS - Majority; do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

HB 1645 in other sessions

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