FINAL BILL REPORT
HB 1609
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Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Renaming the board of pharmacy.
Sponsors: Representatives Schmick, Cody and Ryu.
House Committee on Health Care & Wellness
Senate Committee on Health Care
Background:
The Board of Pharmacy has a variety of functions, including the licensing of pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and pharmacy technicians and regulating legend drugs and controlled substances. The Board of Pharmacy consists of seven members, five of whom must be licensed pharmacists and two of whom must be members of the public.
Summary:
The Board of Pharmacy is renamed the "Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission."
The following members are added to the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission: five members who must be licensed pharmacists, two members who must be members of the public, and one member who must be a licensed pharmacy technician.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 90 | 7 | |
Senate | 48 | 0 |
Effective: | July 28, 2013 |
July 1, 2016 (Section 45) |