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
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Larry Seaquist (D-26)
7 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1991 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1991 (2025–26) Agency email subscribers/PRA
- HB 1991 (2023–24) Paid sick leave
- HB 1991 (2021–22) Body worn cameras/PRA
- HB 1991 (2019–20) Digital license plates
- HB 1991 (2017–18) Delinquent properties/admin.
- HB 1991 (2015–16) Education employee orgs
- HB 1991 (2013–14) Marijuana production
- HB 1991 (2011–12) Vehicle & vessel renewals