WA People
BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1596: Physician assistants

Authorizing Washington pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by physician assistants in other states.

Summary

  • Revises the definition of "practitioner," for purposes of the uniform controlled substances act, to include a physician assistant and an osteopathic physician's assistant.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Moeller (D-49)
Introduced
January 31, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
SB 5524

AN ACT Relating to authorizing Washington pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by physician assistants in other states;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Paul Harris R-17Eileen Cody D-34Mike Hope R-44Cindy Ryu D-32Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1596 in other sessions

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