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SB 5293 - 2015-16
Concerning the use of hydrocodone products by licensed optometrists in Washington state.
Sponsors: Becker, Keiser, Rivers, Conway, Dammeier, Hobbs, Angel, Frockt, Bailey, Ericksen, Mullet, Benton
Companion Bill: HB 1190
Bill History

2015 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 19
First reading, referred to Health Care. (View Original Bill)
Jan 26
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 29
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 26
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 2
1st substitute bill substituted (HLTH 15). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 3
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Mar 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 18
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 20
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 13
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 14
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 16
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 20
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 25
Governor signed.
Chapter 113, 2015 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/24/2015.
Available Documents
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