SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1241

BYRepresentative Braddock; by request of Director of Department of Licensing

Adjusting terms for members of the examining board of psychology.

House Committe on Health Care

Senate Committee on Health Care & Corrections

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 16, 1989; March 22, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators West, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Amondson, Johnson, Kreidler, Niemi, Wojahn.

Senate Staff:Scott Plack (786-7409)

                  March 22, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & CORRECTIONS, MARCH 22, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The members of the Psychology Examining Board are appointed by the Governor for a term of five years.

SUMMARY:

The existing terms of members of the Psychology Examining Board are required to be staggered by the Governor so that not more than two members' terms expire each year.  Thereafter the terms shall be for a full five years.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested March 7, 1989

Senate Committee - Testified: Gail Toraason, Washington State Psychological Association; Chris Rose, Department of Licensing