1331-S AMH DYER H1992.1

SHB 1331 - H AMD 070 ADOPTED 3/7/95

By Representative Dyer

    On page 11, after line 16, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 18.  A new section is added to chapter 18.130 RCW to read as follows:

    The secretary of health shall coordinate and review all proposed rules, interpretive statements, policy statements, and declaratory orders, as defined in chapter 34.05 RCW, that are proposed for adoption or issuance by any health profession board or commission vested with rule-making authority identified under RCW 18.130.040(2)(b).  The secretary shall review the proposed rules, interpretive statements, policy statements, and declaratory orders against criteria that include, but are not limited to, the effect of the proposed rule, statement, or order upon existing health care policies, and the effect of the proposed rule, statement, or order upon the practice of health professionals.  Within thirty days of the receipt of a proposed rule, interpretive statement, policy statement, or declaratory order from the originating board or commission, the secretary shall inform the board or commission of the results of the secretary's review, and shall provide any comments or suggestions that the secretary deems appropriate.  Emergency rule making, as defined in RCW 34.05.350, is not subject to this review process.  The secretary shall adopt rules and procedures for the coordination and review of proposed rules, interpretive statements, policy statements, and declaratory orders."

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