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WA SB5990

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Muzzall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties with populations under 100,000 may appoint advanced registered nurse practitioners or physician assistants to serve as acting local health officers
  • Acting local health officers appointed under this provision have the same duties, powers, and authority as those appointed under standard procedures in RCW 70.05.050
  • Acting local health officers serve temporarily until a qualified individual is appointed through regular procedures
  • Section 1 (referencing "advanced registered nurse practitioner") expires June 30, 2027, when Section 2 (referencing "advanced practice registered nurse") takes effect, reflecting updated terminology

Legislative Description

Expanding the qualifications of those who may serve as a local health officer in rural counties.

Last Action

Senate Rules "X" file.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2026
Health & Long-term Care1/12/2026

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