SENATE BILL REPORT
HB 2509
AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES,
FEBRUARY 17, 1994
Brief Description: Modifying credentialing of health professionals.
SPONSORS: Representatives Dellwo, Dyer and L. Johnson; by request of Department of Health
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McDonald, Moyer, Niemi, Prentice and Winsley.
Staff: Rhoda Jones (786‑7198)
Hearing Dates: February 16, 1994; February 17, 1994
BACKGROUND:
Currently, the laws governing examinations for veterinarians, optometrists and chiropractors can be interpreted to require these professions individually prepare, conduct and grade examinations.
SUMMARY:
Language governing examinations for veterinarians, optometrists and chiropractors is changed, permitting the use of national exams by the boards of these professions. National exams are being used now, but this revision in statutory language clarifies their ability to do so.
There is a trend in these professions away from producing local exams because national associations have greater resources than states to provide valid, well-documented and defensible exams. Further, these help facilitate transfer of licensees between states.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: none requested
TESTIMONY FOR: None
TESTIMONY AGAINST: None
TESTIFIED: No one