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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1409

HB 1409: Allopathic physicians

Regarding the requirements of allopathic physician licensure.

Summary

  • Requires that graduates of foreign medical schools meet all licensing standards applicable to graduates of domestic medical schools and be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
  • Establishes an alternative standard for receiving a license to practice medicine for applicants with exceptional credentials.
  • Establishes a process for those who hold a limited license for teaching-research to obtain a full license to practice medicine.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1409), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 13, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2013
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Tharinger (D-24)
Introduced
January 25, 2013 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2014
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5414
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1409, SHB 1409

AN ACT Relating to the requirements of allopathic physician licensure;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Tharinger (D-24)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Joe Schmick R-9Eileen Cody D-34Judy Clibborn D-41Charles Ross R-14Laurie Jinkins D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2013
Version voted on: SHB 1409
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican42100
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 3, 2014
Version voted on: SHB 1409
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52003
Republican43000
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1409)
  2. First reading, referred to Health Care. (SHB 1409)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1409)
  4. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1409)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1409)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1409)
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1409)
  8. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1409)
  9. Senate Rules "X" file. (SHB 1409)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1409)
  11. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1409)
  12. HLTH - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1409)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1409)
  14. First reading, referred to Health Care. (SHB 1409)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1409)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1409)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1409)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1409)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1409)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1409)
  24. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  26. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1409 in other sessions

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