Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1346 — Clarifying the authority of a nurse working in a school setting.

Last action — Effective date 7/23/2017.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2017. Enacted.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to House Bill 1346 clarify that school administrators cannot interfere with the nursing care provided by registered nurses or advanced registered nurse practitioners, affirming their authority to practice independently without non-nurse supervision. This change is important because it recognizes the critical role nurses play in addressing the growing health needs of students and ensures that they can make professional judgments without interference. Additionally, while supervision regarding other employment matters is allowed, it emphasizes that only licensed nurses should oversee nursing practices directly. This helps to reinforce the safety and quality of health care provided in schools.

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H-1741.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1346State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy House Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Springer, Muri, Dolan, Harris, Appleton, Tarleton, Cody, Santos, and Ortiz-Self)READ FIRST TIME 02/13/17.AN ACT Relating to clarifying the authority of a nurse working in a school setting;
H-0651.1HOUSE BILL 1346State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Springer, Muri, Dolan, Harris, Appleton, Tarleton, Cody, Santos, and Ortiz-SelfRead first time 01/18/17.
Referred to Committee on Education.AN ACT Relating to clarifying the authority of a nurse working in a school setting;
and creating a new section.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  (1) The legislature finds that:(a) A registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner working in a school setting is authorized and responsible for the nursing care of students to the extent that the care is within the practice of nursing.
and creating a new section.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  (1) The legislature finds that:(a) School administrators may not interfere with nursing care provided by a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner working in a school setting, but may supervise a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner in all other aspects of employment;(b) Nursing is governed by specific laws and regulations and requires a unique license to practice.
A school administrator may supervise a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner in aspects of employment other than the practice of nursing;(b) Nursing is governed by specific laws and regulations and requires a unique license to practice.
or(b) Require a school to provide clinical supervision for a licensed nurse working in a school setting.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 28A.210 RCW to read as follows:(1)(a) A registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW working in a school setting is authorized and responsible for the nursing care of students to the extent that the care is within the practice of nursing as defined in this section.(b) A school administrator may supervise a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW in aspects of employment other than the practice of nursing as defined in this section.(c) Only a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW may supervise, direct, or evaluate a licensed nurse working in a school setting with respect to the practice of nursing as defined in this section.(2) Nothing in this section:(a) Prohibits a nonnurse supervisor from supervising, directing, or evaluating a licensed nurse working in a school setting with respect to matters other than the practice of nursing;(b) Requires a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner to be clinically supervised in a school setting;
or(b) Require a school to provide clinical supervision for a licensed nurse working in a school setting.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 28A.210 RCW to read as follows:(1) School administrators may not interfere with nursing care provided by a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner working in a school setting, but may supervise a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner in all other aspects of employment.
Only a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW may supervise, direct, or evaluate a licensed nurse working in a school setting with respect to the practice of nursing as defined in this section.(2) Nothing in this section:(a) Prohibits a nonnurse supervisor from supervising, directing, or evaluating a licensed nurse working in a school setting with respect to matters other than the practice of nursing;(b) Requires a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner to be clinically supervised in a school setting;
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017.

  2. Chapter 84, 2017 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  11. EDU - Majority; do pass.

  12. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  14. Placed on third reading.

  15. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted.

  16. Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted.

  17. Placed on second reading suspension calendar.

  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  19. Placed on second reading suspension calendar.

  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  23. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  24. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  25. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#14)

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31002
Democrat 8000
Republican 8000
Total 47002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Baumgartner — Yea
Becker — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Not Voting
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Angel — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Fain — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Ranker — Not Voting
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Final Passage (#24)

Passed 95 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 52000
Republican 13001
Democrat 30101
Total 95102
% of votes cast 97%1%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Buys — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Muri — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Koster — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Smith — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Not Voting
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1346?
HB 1346 is sponsored by Cody, Dolan, Paul Harris (Republican), Muri, Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democrat), Appleton, Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat), Larry Springer (Democrat), and Tarleton.
What is the current status of HB 1346?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2017. Enacted.
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