Introduced
by
To establish new licensure categories and requirements for "licensed bachelor social workers" and "licensed master's social workers." The bill defines “social work” as: “The application of the knowledge of human development and behavior and social, economic, and cultural institutions; social work case management and casework; social emotional assessments, planning, referral counseling, diagnosis of emotional and behavioral dysfunctions, and intervention with individuals, families, couples, groups, communities, and institutions; helping communities, organizations, or groups improve their social or health services by the advanced use of social work values, practices, and techniques; psychotherapy with individuals, families, couples, or groups (within limits established by law); and the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders” (within limits established by law). Some aspects of these activities already require licensure.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)
To establish new licensure categories and requirements for "licensed bachelor social workers" and "licensed master's social workers." The bill defines “social work” as: “The application of the knowledge of human development and behavior and social, economic, and cultural institutions; social work case management and casework; social emotional assessments, planning, referral counseling, diagnosis of emotional and behavioral dysfunctions, and intervention with individuals, families, couples, groups, communities, and institutions; helping communities, organizations, or groups improve their social or health services by the advanced use of social work values, practices, and techniques; psychotherapy with individuals, families, couples, or groups (within limits established by law); and the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders” (within limits established by law).
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4)* be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more technical changes.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
by
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that tacks on a provision requiring continuing education requirements for licensed respiratory therapists.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To strip out the provision requiring continuing education classes for licensed social workers.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To strip out the provision requiring continuing education classes for licensed respiratory care therapists.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To clarify various technical requirements and terms in the bill in a way that does not change the substance of its provisions.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 98 to 8 (details)
To establish new licensure categories and requirements for "licensed bachelor social workers" and "licensed master's social workers." The bill defines “social work” as: “The application of the knowledge of human development and behavior and social, economic, and cultural institutions; social work case management and casework; social emotional assessments, planning, referral counseling, diagnosis of emotional and behavioral dysfunctions, and intervention with individuals, families, couples, groups, communities, and institutions; helping communities, organizations, or groups improve their social or health services by the advanced use of social work values, practices, and techniques; psychotherapy with individuals, families, couples, or groups (within limits established by law); and the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders” (within limits established by law). The House added a provision requiring continuing education requirements for lisenced respiratory therapists.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which tacked on a provision requiring continuing education requirements for licensed respiratory therapists.
