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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 2330

HB 2330: Preexisting conditions

Extending the benefit waiting period for preexisting conditions.

Summary

  • If funds are available to do so, the Washington Health Care Policy Board is required to study the requirements of guaranteed issue of coverage, as well as limitations on the use of preexisting condition exclusions.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 2330), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 1996
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Backlund (R-45)
Introduced
January 10, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 7, 1996
Budget
Makes appropriations
Versions
HB 2330, SHB 2330, 2SHB 2330

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Backlund (R-45)

12 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 12 Republicans)

Cheryl Hymes R-40Phil Dyer R-5Eugene Goldsmith R-42Larry Crouse R-4Bill Thompson R-44Mike Sherstad R-1Duane Sommers R-6Lois McMahan R-26Dave Schmidt R-44Les Thomas R-31Steven Hargrove R-23Cathy McMorris R-7

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 8, 1996
Version voted on: 2SHB 2330
75 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat132300
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (75)

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History

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HB 2330 in other sessions

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