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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1337

HB 1337: Colorectal cancer

Regarding coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests.

Summary

  • Beginning July 1, 2008, requires disability insurance contracts and health benefit plans to cover colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests consistent with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1337), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 26, 2007
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2007
  4. Passed SenateMar 31, 2007
  5. GovernorApr 10, 2007
  6. LawApr 10, 2007
Prime sponsor
Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)
Introduced
January 17, 2007 in the House
Last action
April 10, 2007
Session law
Chapter 23, Laws of 2007
Companion bill
SB 5494
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1337, SHB 1337

AN ACT Relating to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer early detection;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)

41 co-sponsors (34 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Mary Skinner R-14Ross Hunter D-48Skip Priest R-30Jeannie Darneille D-27Mark Ericks D-1Eric Pettigrew D-37Shirley Hankins R-8Patricia Lantz D-26Bill Fromhold D-49Maureen Walsh R-16Brendan Williams D-22Lynn Kessler D-24Larry Haler R-8Dawn Morrell D-25Don Barlow D-6John McCoy D-38Sherry Appleton D-23Timm Ormsby D-3Larry Springer D-45Tom Campbell R-2Jim Moeller D-49John Lovick D-44Christine Rolfes D-23Bob Hasegawa D-11Dennis Flannigan D-27Zack Hudgins D-11Senator D-22Tami Green D-28Maralyn Chase D-32Hans Dunshee D-44Geoff Simpson D-47Mary Helen Roberts D-21Al O'Brien D-1Jay Rodne R-5Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Dave Quall D-40Roger Goodman D-45Kelli Linville D-42Christopher Hurst D-31Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Deb Wallace D-17

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 1337
83 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican221300
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 31, 2007
Version voted on: SHB 1337
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (SHB 1337)
  2. Chapter 23, 2007 Laws. (SHB 1337)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1337)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1337)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1337)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1337)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1337)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1337)
  9. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1337)
  10. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1337)
  11. HEA - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1337)
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1337)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1337)
  14. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (SHB 1337)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1337)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1337)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1337)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1337)
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1337)
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1337)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1337)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1337)
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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