BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 2173: Hydrocodone use/optometrists

Concerning the use of hydrocodone products by licensed optometrists in Washington state.

Summary

Preserves the ability of licensed optometrists to use hydrocodone products to treat pain, regardless of potential action by agencies of the federal government to reclassify these products as schedule II narcotics.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2173), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to preserving the use of hydrocodone products by licensed optometrists in Washington state;

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

Jan 13, 2014First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 8, 2014Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2173 (2025–26) Law enf. face coverings · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2023–24) Natural gas utilities/OPMA · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2173 (2019–20) Fiscal matters T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2017–18) Ballot drop box accessib. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2015–16) Human services T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2011–12) Lean strategies at agencies · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2173 (2009–10) Facilitation of annexations · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2007–08) Long-term care facilities · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor