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SB 5608 - 2009-10
Concerning genetic counselors.
Sponsors: Franklin, Pflug, Fairley, Regala, Marr, Kohl-Welles
Companion Bill: HB 1723
Bill History

2009 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 27
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (View Original Bill)
Feb 9
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19
HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
On motion, referred to Rules.
Mar 5
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted (HEA 09). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 7; absent, 1; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 11
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Mar 24
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 26
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 30
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 8
Committee amendment not adopted.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 20
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 21
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 21
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 22
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 30
Governor partially vetoed.
Chapter 302, 2009 Laws PV. (View Session Law)
Effective date 8/1/2010.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
Available Videos