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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1134: Certif counselors & advisors

Concerning scope of practice for certified counselors and advisers.

Summary

  • Replaces references to the previous version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders with generic language about mental, emotional, or behavioral problems.
  • Replaces the specific list of professionals to or from whom a certified adviser or certified counselor may give or accept referrals with a list of professionals defined by the Secretary of Health in rule.
  • Specifically prohibits a person from practicing as a certified adviser or certified counselor unless he or she is certified a certified adviser or certified counselor.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1134), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2015
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2015
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Moeller (D-49)
Introduced
January 14, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5440
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to scope of practice for certified counselors and advisers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Paul Harris R-17

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2015
Version voted on: HB 1134
55 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50001
Republican54200
How each member voted

Yea (55)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  4. Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  8. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
  9. Minority; without recommendation.
  10. HLTH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. First reading, referred to Health Care.
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 55; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  17. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  18. Minority; do not pass.
  19. HCW - Majority; do pass.
  20. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1134 in other sessions

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