BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5637

SB 5637: Health insurance coverage

Creating the "Health Care Responsibility Act" to expand access to health insurance coverage.

Summary

On a quarterly basis, any employer with 50 or more employees must pay a fee to the Department of Employment Security. The fee will be based on a rate established by the administrator of the Health Care Authority reflecting the cost of providing BHP coverage for an adult, plus administrative expenses.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5637), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to expanding access to health insurance coverage;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5637)
Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 2, 2005HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5637)
Mar 2, 2005Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5637)
Mar 2, 2005And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5637)
Mar 2, 2005Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5637)
Mar 2, 2005And refer to Ways & Means.
Mar 2, 2005Minority; do not pass.
Mar 2, 2005HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Mar 2, 2005Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 31, 2005First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

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

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