BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 6704: Telemedicine

Relating to the use of telecommunications in the medical industry.

Summary

By November 1, 1997, the state Board of Health is directed to complete a study on the current and potential use of telemedicine in the state. The study is to include recommended changes in rules and statutes so as to expand the use of telemedicine in the state.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6704), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

IntroducedJan 24, 1996
Out of committee
Passed SenateFeb 13, 1996
Passed Housestopped here
Governor
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Prime sponsor: Dean Sutherland (D-17)
Introduced: January 24, 1996 in the Senate
Last action: March 7, 1996
Budget: Has a fiscal note

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 13, 1996

Version voted on: SB 6704

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	24	0	0	1
Republican	24	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

Darlene Fairley D-32

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History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 6704 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6704 (2009–10) Gen assistance & med care · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6704 (2007–08) Special meetings · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6704 (2005–06) Manufacturing food products · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6704 (2003–04) Health care provider/actions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6704 (2001–02) Terrorism · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6704 (1999–00) Tax/fee increases · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6704 (1997–98) Flood safety planning · Did not pass · died in committee

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