2005 Senate Bill 502

Require pain management classes for dental hygienists

Introduced in the Senate

May 17, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To eliminate a provision that gives dental hygienists an exemption from having to take the continuing education classes in pain and symptom management required of certain other health care professionals.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 13, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 15, 2005

Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 15, 2005