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House rejects registration bill for long‑term care workers after debate over fees and staffing
Summary
House Bill 20, which would have created registration and certification requirements for certain long‑term care workers and funded program administration through fees, failed after lawmakers raised concerns about fees, a $378,000 fiscal note and proposed 13 FTEs; an amendment capping administrative FTEs at three was adopted before final defeat.
House members debated House Bill 20 on Feb. 6, a measure to establish registration and certification for certain long‑term care workers. Supporters, including Representative Julander, said registration would help detect and deter abuse, reduce turnover and raise professional standards for low‑paid caregiving staff.
Representative Mel Brown offered an amendment to limit the…
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