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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2108

HB 2108: Hearing instrument fitters

Concerning hearing instrument fitter/dispensers.

Summary

  • Re-names hearing instrument fitters/dispensers as "hearing aid specialists."
  • Creates an alternate path to licensure for hearing aid specialists.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2108), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2014
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2014
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2014
  3. Passed HouseFeb 18, 2014
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2014
  5. GovernorApr 2, 2014
  6. LawApr 2, 2014
Prime sponsor
Charles Ross (R-14)
Introduced
January 13, 2014 in the House
Last action
April 2, 2014
Session law
Chapter 189, Laws of 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to hearing instrument fitter/dispensers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Charles Ross (R-14)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Jim Moeller D-49Norm Johnson R-14

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2014
Version voted on: EHB 2108
86 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51400
Republican35800
How each member voted

Yea (86)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2014
Version voted on: EHB 2108
45 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24100
Republican21300
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 10, 2014
Version voted on: EHB 2108
96 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican41200
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2014*. (EHB 2108)
  2. Chapter 189, 2014 Laws. (EHB 2108)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 2108)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2108)
  5. President signed. (EHB 2108)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 2108)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2108)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 2108)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2108)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2108)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 2108)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2108)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 2108)
  14. HLTH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 2108)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2108)
  16. First reading, referred to Health Care. (EHB 2108)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2108)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2108)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2108)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2108)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2108)
  22. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 2108)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 2108)
  24. HCW - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2108)
  25. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (EHB 2108)
  26. Prefiled for introduction. (EHB 2108)

HB 2108 in other sessions

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