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HI SB200

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires licensed social workers in Hawaii to complete a minimum number of continuing education courses before each triennial license renewal.

  • Aims to ensure licensed social workers maintain professional competency and stay current with developments in the field.

  • Addresses Hawaii being one of only three jurisdictions without continuing education requirements for licensed social workers.

  • Effective date set to July 1, 2013.

  • Received support from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, National Association of Social Workers Hawaii Chapter, and other organizations.

Legislative Description

Social Workers; Continuing Education

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

3/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Finance3/19/2013
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/7/2013
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/5/2013
Human Services1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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