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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5396: Physicians at nursing homes

Concerning the employment of physicians by nursing homes.

Summary

  • Authorizes certain nursing homes to employ physicians for the provision of professional services to its residents under certain circumstances.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5396), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2011
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ed Murray (D-43)
Introduced
January 24, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 1315

AN ACT Relating to employment of physicians by nursing homes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Margarita Prentice D-11

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5396 in other sessions

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