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SB 5555 - 2023-24
Creating the profession of certified peer specialists.
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 08:26 AM
Current Version:
2nd Substitute - 2SSB 5555
Current Status:
C 469 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 08:26 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
2nd Substitute - 2SSB 5555
Current Status:
C 469 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 25
First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development. (View Original Bill)
Feb 1
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 17
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 21
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 1
2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 23). (View 2nd Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 3
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Mar 15
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 24
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 28
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 29
Referred to Appropriations.
Apr 1
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 4
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 7
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Apr 12
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 18
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 19
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 20
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 20
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 15
Governor partially vetoed. (View Veto Message)
Chapter 469, 2023 Laws PV. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023*.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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