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SB 5259 - 2017-18
Changing the designation of the state behavioral health authority from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority and the department of health.
By Request:
Governor Inslee
Companion Bill: HB 1388
Bill History
2017 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 18
First reading, referred to Health Care.
(View Original Bill)
Jan 31
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 16
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st Substitute)
(Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation.
(Minority Report)
Feb 17
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 21
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
2017 1ST SPECIAL SESSION
Apr 24
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2017 2ND SPECIAL SESSION
May 23
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2017 3RD SPECIAL SESSION
Jun 21
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2018 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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