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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5377

SB 5377: Physician referrals

Modifying physician self-referral provisions.

Summary

  • The state Medicaid program is brought into compliance with federal OBRA requirements. Physicians are prohibited from self-referring Medicaid clients to medical facilities or services in which the physician or his/her family has a financial interest.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5377), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 1995
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kevin Quigley (D-39)
Introduced
January 23, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1205
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5377, SSB 5377

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Quigley (D-39)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Darlene Fairley D-32

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5377
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

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SB 5377 in other sessions

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