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WashingtonHB 11902025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Allowing additional health professions to access the University of Washington health sciences library.

Sponsored By: Matt Marshall (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Extra add-on fees for nurses and providers

Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurses with a multistate license pay an added amount in their fees to fund a central nursing resource center. All health care providers licensed under RCW 18.130.040 also pay extra to cover regulatory work for retired volunteer medical workers. These are add-on charges on top of basic licensing costs.

Up to $25 added to health licenses

For many health professions, each license now includes up to $25 extra. The Department of Health transfers this amount to the University of Washington for the purposes in RCW 43.70.112, including support for the UW health sciences library. This applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurses, optometrists, mental health counselors, massage therapists, social workers, midwives, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, acupuncturists, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians.

Health license fees, caps, and exemptions

The Department of Health charges fees for health professional licenses and inspections. Fees cannot be higher than the department’s actual licensing and inspection costs. Physicians who live and practice in Washington with a retired active license do not pay these fees. Municipal corporations that provide emergency medical care and transport are exempt or may pay only their pro rata share. For nurses, the Secretary can set different fees and may waive fees when it protects public health or avoids a financial loss to the state.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matt Marshall

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Barkis

    Republican • House

  • Cyndy Jacobsen

    Republican • House

  • Joe Timmons

    Democratic • House

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Couture

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 1/30/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 96 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/7/2025House

  2. Chapter 19, 2025 Laws.

    4/7/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/7/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/2/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/31/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/31/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/26/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/26/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/21/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/19/2025House

  11. HLTC - Majority; do pass.

    3/18/2025House

  12. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

    1/31/2025House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    1/30/2025House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    1/30/2025House

  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    1/28/2025House

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/27/2025House

  17. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/24/2025House

  18. HCW - Majority; do pass.

    1/24/2025House

  19. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

    1/13/2025House

  20. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/7/2025House

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