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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2E2SHB 1738

HB 1738: Medicaid single state agency

Changing the designation of the medicaid single state agency.

Summary

  • Designates the Health Care Authority (Authority) as the single state agency for purposes of the Medicaid program.
  • Assigns all responsibilities of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for medical services programs to the Authority.
  • Requires the DSHS and the Authority to report to the Governor and the Legislature with recommendations regarding the role of the Authority in purchasing mental health treatment, chemical dependency treatment, and long-term care services.

From the Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (2E2SHB 1738), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 2011
  2. Out of committeeMar 24, 2011
  3. Passed HouseApr 6, 2011
  4. Passed SenateMay 9, 2011
  5. GovernorJun 7, 2011
  6. LawJun 7, 2011
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
February 1, 2011 in the House
Last action
June 7, 2011
Session law
Chapter 15, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5477
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1738, SHB 1738, 2E2SHB 1738

AN ACT Relating to changing the designation of the medicaid single state agency from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Laurie Jinkins D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed April 6, 2011
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1738
54 Yea 43 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54100
Republican04200
How each member voted

Yea (54)

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House · Final Passage

Passed May 2, 2011
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1738
53 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52103
Republican14100
How each member voted

Yea (53)

Excused (3)

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

Passed May 9, 2011
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1738
44 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24003
Republican20011
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed May 13, 2011
Version voted on: 2E2SHB 1738
53 Yea 35 Nay 0 Absent 10 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53201
Republican03309
How each member voted

Yea (53)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2011. (2E2SHB 1738)
  2. Chapter 15, 2011 Laws 1st Special Session. (2E2SHB 1738)
  3. Governor signed. (2E2SHB 1738)
  4. President signed. (2E2SHB 1738)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (2E2SHB 1738)
  6. Speaker signed. (2E2SHB 1738)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 53; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 10. (2E2SHB 1738)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2E2SHB 1738)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2E2SHB 1738)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 4. (2E2SHB 1738)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  12. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (2E2SHB 1738)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2E2SHB 1738)
  15. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1738)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2E2SHB 1738)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2E2SHB 1738)
  19. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2E2SHB 1738)
  20. Rules suspended. (2E2SHB 1738)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2E2SHB 1738)
  23. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (2E2SHB 1738)
  25. And refer to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1738)
  26. HEA - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2E2SHB 1738)
  27. Referred to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1738)
  28. And refer to Health & Long-Term Care. (2E2SHB 1738)
  29. WM - Majority; without recommendation. (2E2SHB 1738)
  30. Referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (2E2SHB 1738)
  31. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2E2SHB 1738)
  32. Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 43; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2E2SHB 1738)
  33. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  34. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2E2SHB 1738)
  35. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2E2SHB 1738)
  36. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1738)
  37. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  38. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  39. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1738)
  40. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  41. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2E2SHB 1738)
  42. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1738)
  43. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  44. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2E2SHB 1738)
  45. Minority; do not pass. (2E2SHB 1738)
  46. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1738)
  47. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1738)
  48. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1738)
  49. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  50. Minority; do not pass.
  51. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee.
  52. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1738)
  53. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1738)
  54. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1738)
  55. Referred to Ways & Means.
  56. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  57. Minority; do not pass.
  58. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  59. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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