BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1073

HB 1073: Medical assistants

Concerning medical assistants.

Summary

Extends the expiration of a medical assistant-certified interim permit to the issuance of a medical assistant-certified certification.
Allows an applicant for a medical assistant-phlebotomist credential or a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician credential who has completed the training program to work, under the level of supervision required for the training program, for a period of up to 180 days after filing their application.
Makes changes to the authorized duties of a medical assistant-certified and a medical assistant-registered.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1073), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2023

IntroducedJan 9, 2023
Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
Passed HouseFeb 15, 2023
Passed SenateApr 6, 2023
GovernorApr 20, 2023
LawApr 20, 2023

Prime sponsor: Paul Harris (R-17)
Introduced: January 9, 2023 in the House
Last action: April 20, 2023
Session law: Chapter 134, Laws of 2023
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1073, ESHB 1073

AN ACT Relating to medical assistants;

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2023

Version voted on: ESHB 1073

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	58	0	0	0
Republican	40	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 6, 2023

Version voted on: ESHB 1073

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	0	0	1
Republican	19	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

Drew MacEwen R-35
Kevin Van De Wege D-24

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History

Apr 20, 2023Effective date 4/20/2023. (ESHB 1073)
Apr 20, 2023Chapter 134, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1073)
Apr 20, 2023Governor signed. (ESHB 1073)
Apr 14, 2023Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1073)
Apr 8, 2023President signed. (ESHB 1073)
Apr 7, 2023Speaker signed. (ESHB 1073)
Apr 6, 2023Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1073)
Apr 6, 2023Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1073)
Mar 30, 2023Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1073)
Mar 17, 2023Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1073)
Mar 16, 2023HLTC - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1073)
Feb 17, 2023First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 1073)
Feb 15, 2023Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1073)
Feb 15, 2023Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1073)
Feb 15, 2023Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1073)
Feb 15, 20231st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1073)
Feb 15, 20231st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 8, 2023Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1073)
Feb 8, 2023Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 31, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1073)
Jan 31, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 27, 2023Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1073)
Jan 27, 2023HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1073)
Jan 27, 2023HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 27, 2023Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 27, 2023HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Jan 10, 2023Committee relieved of further consideration.
Jan 9, 2023First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
Dec 22, 2022Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1073 in other sessions

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

HB 1073 (2025–26) National guard retention · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1073 (2021–22) Paid leave coverage · Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2021
HB 1073 (2019–20) Undetectable firearms · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1073 (2017–18) Freight deliverers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1073 (2015–16) Prevailing rate of wage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1073 (2013–14) Proprty tx, state-owned land · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1073 (2011–12) Disposition of remains · Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2012
HB 1073 (2009–10) Small loans · Did not pass · died in committee

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