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HB 1531 - 2015-16
Removing expiration dates for training and certification exemptions for certain long-term care workers.
Sponsors: Tharinger, Harris, Jinkins, Cody, Caldier, Kagi, Wylie, Senn
By Request: Department of Social and Health Services
Companion Bill: SB 5599
Bill History

2015 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 22
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Feb 6
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 11
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 13
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 17
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 9
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 11
First reading, referred to Health Care.
Mar 23
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 26
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 27
HLTH - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 13
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 14
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 16
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 17
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 22
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 1
Governor signed.
Chapter 152, 2015 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/24/2015.
Available Documents
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