HB 2996 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to dental assistants; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Prohibits Oregon Board of Dentistry from requiring applicant for certification as dental assistant to pass written examination for radiological proficiency. Prohibits Oregon Health Authority from requiring dental assistant to pass written examination in order to operate X-ray machine. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Jun 2023

House Passage

Mar 2023

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023

Floor votes · House Mar 16, 2023

How they voted

46–10

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 59

Mar 16, 2023

D Democratic35

34 Yea 1 Nay

97% Yea

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican23

11 Yea 9 Nay 3

47% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 25, 2023

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Mar 20, 2023

Committee

Referred to Health Care.

upper

Mar 20, 2023

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Mar 16, 2023

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Pham H, Javadi. Passed.

lower

Mar 13, 2023

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

lower

Jan 16, 2023

Committee

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.

lower

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

4 primary · 2 co-sponsors