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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6485

SB 6485: Chemical dep./mental health

Meeting workforce needs created by the integration of chemical dependency and mental health.

Summary

  • DOH must develop expedited education requirements for obtaining a CDP license that apply to a person who holds a license as a marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, independent social worker, or psychologist and seeks to become dually licensed as a CDP. The expedited education requirements must not be limited to college credits but must be obtainable through attendance at…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)
Introduced
January 21, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6485, SSB 6485

AN ACT Relating to meeting workforce needs created by the integration of chemical dependency and mental health;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Jeannie Darneille D-27Steve O'Ban R-28

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6485)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6485)
  4. HSMH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6485)
  5. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6485)
  6. And refer to Ways & Means.
  7. HSMH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. Referred to Ways & Means.
  9. First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.

SB 6485 in other sessions

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