l9n/ Oregon

2021 Regular Session

House Bill 2619

Authorizes Health Licensing Office to issue license to practice genetic counseling to qualified applicant.

Became law as Chapter 231, Oregon Laws 2021, signed June 11, 2021, 151 days after it was filed. In force from September 25, 2021.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Authorizes Health Licensing Office to issue license to practice genetic counseling to qualified applicant. Defines "genetic counseling." Prohibits unlicensed use of "licensed genetic counselor" title and practice of genetic counseling. Provides exemptions to prohibition. Allows office to impose discipline for certain violations. Requires licensed genetic counselor to refer patient as necessary to appropriate licensed health care practitioner for diagnosis and treatment. Requires licensed genetic counselor to practice genetic counseling in culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. Directs office to provide administrative and regulatory oversight to genetic counseling program. Imposes civil penalty for violation of licensure requirements. Becomes operative January 1, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the House of Representatives

5 co-sponsors

Nancy Nathanson, Rob Nosse, Rachel Prusak, Tawna Sanchez, Teresa Alonso Leon

Its course

January 11 to September 25, 2021, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action20 actions on 18 days

In the House of RepresentativesJan 11 to Mar 1664 days

Waiting for a committeeJan 11 to Jan 198 days

Health CareJan 19 to Mar 848 days

In the SenateMar 16 to May 2873 days

Waiting for a committeeMar 16 to Mar 248 days

Health CareMar 24 to May 2764 days

With the GovernorMay 28 to Jun 1114 days

Votes

Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

  • House of Representatives, third reading41–13

    Passed · Mar 16 · 5 present

  • Senate, third reading20–2

    Passed · May 28 · 8 present

Text

Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

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What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

In the House of Representatives Jan 11 – Mar 16

  1. Jan 11Introduced
  2. Jan 19Sent to Health Care
  3. Feb 4Heard in Health Care
  4. Mar 4Heard in Health Care
  5. Mar 8Health Care recommended it
  6. Mar 9Read a second time
  7. Mar 16Passed the House of Representatives, 41 to 13

In the Senate Mar 17 – May 28

  1. Mar 17Arrived in the Senate
  2. Mar 24Sent to Health Care
  3. May 3Heard in Health Care
  4. May 12Heard in Health Care
  5. May 27Health Care recommended it
  6. Read a second time
  7. May 28Passed the Senate, 20 to 2

To the Governor Jun 2 – Sep 25

  1. Jun 2Signed in the House of Representatives
  2. Jun 7Signed in the Senate
  3. Jun 11Signed by the Governor
  4. Sep 25Became chapter 231 of Oregon Laws 2021, in force from September 25, 2021
All 20 actions, as published
  1. Jan 11First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  2. Jan 19Referred to Health Care.House of Representatives
  3. Feb 4Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  4. Mar 4Work Session held.House of Representatives
  5. Mar 8Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
  6. Mar 9Second reading.House of Representatives
  7. Mar 15Rules suspended. Carried over to March 16, 2021 Calendar.House of Representatives
  8. Mar 16Third reading. Carried by Schouten. Passed.House of Representatives
  9. Mar 17First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  10. Mar 24Referred to Health Care.Senate
  11. May 3Public Hearing held.Senate
  12. May 12Work Session held.Senate
  13. May 27Recommendation: Do pass.Senate
  14. May 27Second reading.Senate
  15. May 28Third reading. Carried by Beyer. Passed.Senate
  16. May 28Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.Senate
  17. Jun 2Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  18. Jun 7President signed.Senate
  19. Jun 11Governor signed.House of Representatives
  20. Sep 25Chapter 231, (2021 Laws): Effective date September 25, 2021.House of Representatives