SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6210

BYSenators Saling, Kreidler and Johnson

Amending sunset provisions for radiologic technologists.

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 18, 1990; January 23, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Scott Plack (786-7409)

                  February 7, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 6, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The practice of radiological technology involves the use of ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.  The Radiological Technology Practice Act (Chapter 18.84 RCW) was enacted in 1987 and a certification program was established.  The certification act provides title protection whereby no person may represent himself or herself as a certified radiological technologist without holding a valid certificate from the Department of Health and meeting minimum educational and other requirements.  Certified radiological technologists are subject to the Uniform Disciplinary Act (Chapter 18.130 RCW). 

The Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) has completed a sunset review of the act.  The LBC determined that an insufficient amount of time has elapsed in order to determine whether any changes should be made in state regulation of the profession.  They recommended that the sunset termination date be extended.

SUMMARY:

The current sunset date for the Radiological Technology Practice Act is repealed and a new sunset date of 1995 is established.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 8, 1990

Senate Committee - Testified: Jeff Larsen, Washington Society of Radiologic Technologists (pro); Don Garberg, Washington Society of Radiologic Technologists (pro)