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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6126

SB 6126: Dental practitioners

Concerning dental practitioners.

Summary

  • Two new professions are created: dental practitioners and dental hygiene practitioners. To qualify for licensure by the DQAC, dental practitioners must: posses a high school education, complete a dental health aide therapist education program, and complete a preceptorship of at least 400 hours under the supervision of a dentist.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6126), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2012
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-46)
Introduced
January 12, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 2226
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6126, SSB 6126

AN ACT Relating to dental practitioners;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (D-46)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Maralyn Chase D-32Sharon Nelson D-34Adam Kline D-37Ed Murray D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6126)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6126)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6126)
  6. Senate Rules "X" file.
  7. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6126)
  8. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6126)
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6126)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  11. Minority; without recommendation.
  12. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  13. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 6126 in other sessions

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