A bipartisan bill that would help increase access to certain medical care and procedures is headed to the governor’s desk, after passing the Washington state Senate on Thursday.  House Bill 1073, sponsored by 17th District Rep. Paul Harris, would extend the expiration of a certified medical assistant interim permit to the issuance of a certification.  The bill would also allow an individual who has applied for a medical assistant-phlebotomist credential, and has completed the training program, to work under the level of supervision required for the training program, up to 180 days after filing their application.  HB 1073 would also allow a certified medical assistant to establish intravenous lines under the supervision of a health care practitioner if certain minimum standards are met.  Furthermore, it would authorize a registered medical assistant to prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries that use minimal sedation.  The bill contains an emergency clause, which means it would take effect immediately after the governor signs it.