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2008 Senate Bill 6439: Concerning radiologist assistants
Introduced by Sen. Harriet Spanel, (D-40th District) (D) on January 16, 2008
Clarifies definitions and references to radiologic technologists (see companion HB 2513). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee on January 16, 2008
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 8, 2008
To remove the requirement of a preceptorship The list of procedures done by radiologic technologists was consolidated. The requirement that an exam be developed was dropped.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 15, 2008
Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on February 8, 2008
Received in the House on February 19, 2008
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on February 19, 2008
Amendment offered in the House on February 25, 2008
To remove the requirement that radiologist assistant programs be recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and replaced with authority for the Secretary to recognize other organizations that establish standards for radiologist assistant programs.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2008
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 28, 2008
Received in the Senate on March 10, 2008
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 28, 2008