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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2430

HB 2430: Midwifery malpractice insurn

Correcting an error concerning midwifery and birth center malpractice insurance.

Summary

  • The liability limits for malpractice insurance coverage under the Joint Underwriting Association for Midwives and Birthing Centers are changed. Coverage is provided for up to $1 million per claim, $3 million per year, or other minimum levels of mandated coverage as determined by the Department of Health.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2430), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 4, 1994
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 23, 1994
Prime sponsor
Phil Dyer (R-5)
Introduced
January 14, 1994 in the House
Last action
March 23, 1994
Session law
Chapter 90, Laws of 1994
Requested by
Other
Versions
HB 2430, SHB 2430

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Dyer (R-5)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Paul Zellinsky D-23Lynn Kessler D-24Sandra Romero D-22Evan Jones D-24James Springer D-18

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 4, 1994
Version voted on: SHB 2430
91 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58014
Republican33002
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Absent (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

February 28, 1994
Version voted on: SHB 2430
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25012
Republican18003
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

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HB 2430 in other sessions

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