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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5454: Geriatric behavioral health

Clarifying the definition of a geriatric behavioral health worker for individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, behavioral health, or other related areas.

Summary

  • Revises the definition of "geriatric behavioral health worker," for purposes of chapter 74.42 RCW (nursing homes--resident care, operating standards), to include a person with a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, behavioral health, or other related areas.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2019
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
January 21, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2020
Companion bill
HB 1349

AN ACT Relating to clarifying the definition of a geriatric behavioral health worker for individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, behavioral health, or other related areas;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Barbara Bailey R-10Kevin Van De Wege D-24Patty Kuderer D-48

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

SB 5454 in other sessions

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