BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5219: Counseling compact

Enacting the interstate counseling compact for licensed mental health counselors.

Summary

Enacts the Counseling Compact in Washington State.
Increases education requirements for licensed mental health counselors by requiring applicants for licensure with degrees awarded after the effective date of this Act to hold a master's degree which includes 60 semester-hours, or 90 quarter-hours of coursework in counseling or related subjects.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5219), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to enacting the interstate counseling compact for licensed mental health counselors;

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

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

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SB 5219 (2019–20) Condominium warranties · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5219 (2017–18) Campaign finance disclosure · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5219 (2015–16) Unlawful detainer · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5219 (2013–14) Water/local economies · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5219 (2011–12) Alcohol sale/person under 21 · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5219 (2009–10) Housing focus group/homeless · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House