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HB 1247 - 2023-24
Licensing music therapists.
Companion Bill: SB 5214
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Friday, April 19, 2024 12:01 PM
Current Version:
Substitute - SHB 1247
Current Status:
C 175 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Friday, April 19, 2024 12:01 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Substitute - SHB 1247
Current Status:
C 175 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 12
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (View Original Bill)
Jan 24
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 14
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 16
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 22
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 27
1st substitute bill substituted (HCW 23). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 1
First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
Mar 9
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 14
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HLTC - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 16
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 12
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 14
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 17
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 18
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 25
Governor signed.
Chapter 175, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023*.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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