SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5159

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of January 25, 2018

Title: An act relating to Indian tribes and dental health aide therapy services.

Brief Description: Concerning Indian tribes and dental health aide therapy services.

Sponsors: Senators McCoy, Frockt, Hasegawa, Fraser, Chase and Keiser.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Health Care: 2/03/15, 2/19/15 [DPF, DNP].

Brief Summary of Bill

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE

Staff: Jasmin Adams (786-7716)

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Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members:

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Staff Summary of Public Testimony:

Persons Testifying: PRO: Brian Cladoosby, Chairman Swinomish Indian Tribal Community; Andrew Joseph, Colvile Tribal Council, Executive Committee Member Native Indain Health Board; Doctor Mary Willard, Alaska Area Dental Officer and Prevention Officeer; Doctor Louis Fiset, Alaska Dental Health Aid Therapist Program, UW. CON: Chris Delecki, Washington State Dental Associaiton, Seattle Children's; Mary Jennings, Washington State Dental Association, Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children; Bracken Killpack, Washington State Dental Association.

Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: No one.