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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1630

HB 1630: Naturopathy

Concerning the practice of naturopathy.

Summary

  • Allows, under certain circumstances, a naturopath to prescribe any legend drug or Schedule III-V controlled substance as necessary in the practice of naturopathy.
  • Changes the naturopathic scope of practice.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1630), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2019
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Richard DeBolt (R-20)
Introduced
January 25, 2019 in the House
Last action
February 21, 2020
Companion bill
SB 5752
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1630, SHB 1630

AN ACT Relating to the practice of naturopathy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Richard DeBolt (R-20)

9 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Nicole Macri D-43Eileen Cody D-34Paul Harris R-17Steve Tharinger D-24Marcus Riccelli D-3Beth Doglio D-22Shelley Kloba D-1Laurie Jinkins D-27June Robinson D-38

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1630)
  2. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1630)
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1630)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 1630)
  8. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1630)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1630)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1630)
  13. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1630)
  14. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  17. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1630 in other sessions

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