BILL ANALYSIS
AB 2167
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
AB 2167 (Nava)
As Amended August 12, 2010
Majority vote
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|ASSEMBLY: |68-1 |(May 17, 2010) |SENATE: |32-2 |(August 18, |
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Original Committee Reference: B.,P. & C.P.
SUMMARY : Establishes new examination requirements for
applicants seeking licensure as clinical social workers (LCSWs).
The Senate amendments incorporate conforming changes to avoid
chaptering issues with AB 2191 (Emmerson) and SB 1489 (Business,
Professions and Economic Development Committee).
EXISTING LAW :
1)Provides for the licensure and regulation of LCSWs by the
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
2)Requires BBS to issue a license to each applicant meeting
specified requirements who passes BBS administered
examinations, as specified.
3)Establishes the following examination fee structure:
a) $150 for the standard written examination; and,
b) $100 for the clinical vignette written examination.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY , this bill was substantially similar
to the version approved by the Senate.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Senate Appropriations
Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, negligible state costs.
Analysis Prepared by : Rebecca May / B.,P. & C.P. / (916)
319-3301
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