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HB 1311 - 2011-12
Improving health care in the state using evidence-based care.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Improving health care in the state using evidence-based care. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Creating a collaborative to improve health care quality, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes. )
Sponsors: Cody, Jinkins, Bailey, Green, Clibborn, Appleton, Moeller, Frockt, Seaquist, Dickerson
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 18
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (View Original Bill)
Jan 27
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 10
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 16
Referred to Health & Human Services Appropriations & Oversight.
Feb 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 21
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
APPH - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 23
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 3
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 4
1st substitute bill substituted (HCW 11). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 62; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 7
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Mar 14
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 24
HEA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 28
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 6
Committee amendment adopted as amended.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 15
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 58; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 22
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 22
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 22
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 11
Governor signed.
Chapter 313, 2011 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2011.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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