BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 6038: Hydrocodone use/optometrists

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

Summary

Optometrists may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer hydrocodone combination products regardless of their classification as a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6038), 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.

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

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SB 6038 (2019–20) Acupuncture and Eastern med. · Vetoed by the Governor
SB 6038 (2017–18) Limited cooperative assocs. · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6038 (2015–16) Public hospital districts · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6038 (2011–12) School construction assist. · Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2012
SB 6038 (2009–10) Basic health plan · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6038 (2007–08) Code reviser's notes · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor