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SB 5601 - 2013-14
Concerning interpretation of state law regarding rebating practices by health care entities.
Sponsors: Becker, Cleveland, Dammeier, Schlicher
Companion Bill: HB 1636
Bill History

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 5
First reading, referred to Health Care. (View Original Bill)
Feb 19
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 21
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 22
HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 5
1st substitute bill substituted (HLTH 13). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 7
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Mar 19
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 26
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 28
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Apr 1
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 15
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Apr 16
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 24
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 25
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 25
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 27
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 20
Governor signed.
Chapter 297, 2013 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/28/2013.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
Available Videos