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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6286

SB 6286: Nurse anesthetist workforce

Addressing the anesthesia workforce shortage by reducing barriers and expanding educational opportunities to increase the supply of certified registered nurse anesthetists in Washington.

Summary

  • Requires the Washington State Board of Nursing to develop and manage a grant program to precept nurse anesthesia residents in health care settings.
  • Directs the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University of Washington to study the workforce shortages in anesthesia care in each facility providing anesthesia services in the state and to submit an initial report to the Legislature by June 30, 2025.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 6286), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed HouseFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2024
  6. LawMar 29, 2024
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-18)
Introduced
January 22, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 29, 2024
Session law
Chapter 363, Laws of 2024
Companion bill
HB 2462
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6286, ESSB 6286

AN ACT Relating to addressing the anesthesia workforce shortage by reducing barriers and expanding educational opportunities to increase the supply of certified registered nurse anesthetists in Washington;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)

8 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Annette Cleveland D-49Manka Dhingra D-45Perry Dozier R-16T'wina Nobles D-28Mike Padden R-4June Robinson D-38Lisa Wellman D-41Lynda Wilson R-17

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6286
44 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican16400
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6286
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (ESSB 6286)
  2. Chapter 363, 2024 Laws. (ESSB 6286)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6286)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6286)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6286)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6286)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6286)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6286)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6286)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6286)
  11. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6286)
  12. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6286)
  13. APP - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 6286)
  14. HCW - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 6286)
  15. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6286)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 6286)
  17. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESSB 6286)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6286)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6286)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6286)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6286)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6286)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6286)
  26. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6286)
  27. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. Referred to Ways & Means.
  30. And refer to Ways & Means.
  31. HLTC - Majority; do pass.
  32. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

SB 6286 in other sessions

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