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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6103

SB 6103: Reflexology & massage thrpy

Concerning the practice of reflexology and massage therapy.

Summary

  • Beginning July 1, 2013, r equires persons practicing reflexology to be certified by the Department of Health (unless the person is licensed as a massage practitioner).
  • Provides for Department of Health inspections of massage and reflexology businesses during business hours for the purposes of ascertaining violations of the licensure and certification programs.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6103), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2012
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2012
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2012
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 2012
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2012
  6. LawMar 29, 2012
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
January 11, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
March 29, 2012
Session law
Chapter 137, Laws of 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6103, ESSB 6103

AN ACT Relating to the practice of reflexology and massage therapy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Karen Fraser D-22

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6103
33 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25200
Republican81400
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 1, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6103
88 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55100
Republican33900
How each member voted

Yea (88)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6103
36 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25200
Republican11902
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2012*. (ESSB 6103)
  2. Chapter 137, 2012 Laws. (ESSB 6103)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6103)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6103)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6103)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6103)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 36; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6103)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6103)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6103)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6103)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 6103)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6103)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6103)
  14. APPH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness. (ESSB 6103)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6103)
  16. APPH - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6103)
  17. Referred to Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight. (ESSB 6103)
  18. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6103)
  19. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6103)
  20. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESSB 6103)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6103)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6103)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6103)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6103)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6103)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6103)
  29. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6103)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6103)
  31. Minority; without recommendation.
  32. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  34. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

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