FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5903

C 109 L 01

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Changing physician license fees.

Sponsors:  Senators Winsley, Franklin, Costa and Thibaudeau.

Senate Committee on Health & Long‑Term Care

House Committee on Health Care

House Committee on Appropriations

Background:  Medical physicians are licensed by the state through the Department of Health.  A special account exists for the impaired physician program, which serves physicians experiencing substance abuse problems.  This account is funded through a surcharge on the physician's licensing fee.  Currently the surcharge is $25.

Summary:  The surcharge to fund the impaired physician account is changed to not less than $25 and not more than $35.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate445

House     92 2

Effective:  July 22, 2001