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Committee adopts one‑year delay and reports substitute HB 2,088 for Dietitian Licensure Compact
Summary
The committee adopted amendment RAN 51 delaying implementation by one year and then reported substitute House Bill 2,088 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation (voice vote: 17 ayes). Sponsors said the compact increases access to dietitians across regions; supporters cited workforce shortages.
The committee adopted an amendment to delay implementation of the Dietitian Licensure Compact by one year and then reported substitute House Bill 2,088 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation.
Elizabeth Wren summarized HB 2,088 as enacting the Dietitian Licensure Compact. Vice Chair Nance moved adoption of amendment RAN 51 to delay implementation by one year; Representative Levitt supported the amendment as prudent given statewide healthcare workforce needs and urged a yes vote. The amendment was adopted by voice vote and the committee moved to incorporate adopted language into a substitute bill.
After discussion emphasizing the compact's role in expanding access to dietitians across rural and urban areas, the committee reported substitute HB 2,088 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation; staff announced 17 ayes on the final report.
Next steps: the substitute bill moves to the House process for further consideration.
