BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1991: Obesity rates

Requiring the department of health to draft a strategic plan to decrease obesity rates.

Summary

  • Requires that, by January 1, 2010, the state department of health shall draft a strategic plan to decrease obesity rates in children and adults by ten percent. The department shall consult with physicians, health professionals, school educators, worksite wellness and employee benefits counselors, athletic trainers in schools, and professional athletes and trainers.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Seaquist (D-26)
Introduced
February 2, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008

AN ACT Relating to a strategic plan to decrease obesity rates;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1991 in other sessions

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