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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1678

HB 1678: Dental therapists

Establishing and authorizing the profession of dental therapy.

Summary

  • Establishes the profession of dental therapy in Washington and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice.
  • Allows a dental therapist to supervise dental hygienists, expanded function dental auxiliaries, and dental assistants.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1678), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 15, 2023
  6. LawMay 15, 2023
Prime sponsor
Marcus Riccelli (D-3)
Introduced
January 30, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 15, 2023
Session law
Chapter 460, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1678, ESHB 1678

AN ACT Relating to establishing and authorizing the profession of dental therapy to practice in federally qualified health centers and look-alikes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marcus Riccelli (D-3)

20 co-sponsors (19 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Debra Lekanoff D-40Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Melanie Morgan D-29Jessica Bateman D-22Nicole Macri D-43Timm Ormsby D-3Vandana Slatter D-48Debra Entenman D-47Bill Ramos D-5Strom Peterson D-21Steve Tharinger D-24Frank Chopp D-43Cindy Ryu D-32Gerry Pollet D-46Lauren Davis D-32Paul Harris R-17Jamila Taylor D-30Tarra Simmons D-23Shelley Kloba D-1Mia Gregerson D-33

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1678
53 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53401
Republican03802
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1678
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican31700
How each member voted
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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 423 by King (page 3, line 7)

April 11, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1678
22 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32600
Republican19100
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2024*. (ESHB 1678)
  2. Chapter 460, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1678)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1678)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1678)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1678)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1678)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1678)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1678)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1678)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1678)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1678)
  12. HLTC - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1678)
  13. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 1678)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1678)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1678)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1678)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1678)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1678)
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1678)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1678)
  24. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness. (ESHB 1678)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1678)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1678)
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness.
  30. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 1678)
  32. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1678)
  33. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1678)
  34. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1678)
  35. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. Minority; do not pass.
  37. Minority; without recommendation.
  38. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. Referred to Appropriations.
  40. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1678 in other sessions

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