February 20, 1998



Mr. Speaker:

    The Business, Labor, and Economic Development Committee recommends H.B. 441, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ACT, by Representative M. Stephens, be replaced and reports a favorable recommendation on 1st Sub. H.B. 441, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ACT with the following amendments:
1.    Page 3, Line 20:    After "professional" insert "division approved"

2.    Page 4, Line 4:    After "profession" insert ", including mental health therapy,"

3.    Page 4, Line 6:    Delete "jurisdiction" and insert "jurisprudence"

4.    Page 4, Line 7:    Delete "and"

5.    Page 4, Line 9:    After "jurisdiction" insert "; (7) has met the state's current education and examination requirements; and (8) is of good moral character and professional standing, and has not had any disciplinary action pending or in effect against the applicant's license in any jurisdiction"

6.    Page 4, Line 15    After "chapter;" delete "and"

7.    Page 4, Line 16    After "experience," delete "or" and after "training" insert ", or examination; and (d) is of good moral character and professional standing, and has not had any disciplinary action pending or in effect against the applicant's license in any jurisdiction"


        Respectfully,



        Peter C. Knudson
        Committee Chair


Voting: 7-1-4
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