HB1001
Type: B Origin: House Washington Comments: 0

Concerning The Audiology And Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.

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The audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact bill aims to establish an agreement among states to facilitate interstate practice for audiologists and speech-language pathologists. This compact would allow licensed professionals in these fields to provide services across state lines more easily, promoting access to care and addressing workforce shortages. The bill outlines the procedures for participating states, sets requirements for licensure, and establishes a commission to oversee the compact's implementation. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline licensing processes, enhance professional mobility, and improve healthcare services in audiology and speech-language pathology on a multi-state level.

Bill Activity

  • 2022-12-05: Prefiled for introduction.

  • 2023-01-09: First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

  • 2023-01-13: Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-01-20: Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-01-20: PEW - Majority; do pass.

  • 2023-01-24: Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  • 2023-02-03: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  • 2023-02-08: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-02-08: Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  • 2023-02-10: First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

  • 2023-03-09: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 10:30 AM.

  • 2023-03-14: Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-03-14: HLTC - Majority; do pass.

  • 2023-03-16: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  • 2023-03-24: Placed on second reading consent calendar.

  • 2023-03-29: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-03-29: Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  • 2023-03-31: Speaker signed.

  • 2023-04-03: President signed.

  • 2023-04-07: Delivered to Governor.

  • 2023-04-13: Governor signed.

  • 2023-04-13: Chapter 53, 2023 Laws.

  • 2023-04-13: Effective date 7/23/2023.

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