BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5947: WA health care system reform

Reforming the health care system in Washington state.

Summary

Apple Health is created as a not-for-profit corporation to facilitate the availability and enrollment in private health insurance plans. The program is governed by the Washington State Apple Health Insurance Board consisting of 13 members initially appointed by the Governor.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5947), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to reforming the health care system in Washington state;

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

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

SB 5947 (2025–26) Health care board · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5947 (2023–24) Transportation budget, supp. · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5947 (2021–22) Property exempt from exec. · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5947 (2019–20) Sustainable farms and fields · Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2020
SB 5947 (2017–18) Columbia river endorsements · Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session
SB 5947 (2015–16) Integrated care psychiatry · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5947 (2013–14) US 395/No. Spokane corridor · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5947 (2011–12) Tax exemptions/repeal · Did not pass · died in committee