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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1947

HB 1947: WA health benefit exchange

Concerning the operating expenses of the Washington health benefit exchange.

Summary

  • Directs insurance premium taxes collected on plans offered through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) to the Health Benefit Exchange Account (Account) starting January 1, 2015.
  • Authorizes the Exchange to charge assessments on medical and dental plans sold through the Exchange to fund Exchange operations.
  • Directs the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) Administrator to continue collecting assessments for the high risk pool in 2014 and to assess an additional amount for transfer to the Account.
  • Specifies that moneys in the Account may only be spent after appropriation.
  • Makes the Exchange exempt from the business and occupation tax until July 1, 2023.
  • Requires the State Auditor to conduct a performance review by July 1, 2016, on the cost of Exchange operations and make recommendations for improvements in cost performance and adoption of best practices.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1947), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 2013
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 2013
  4. Passed SenateJun 28, 2013
  5. GovernorJun 30, 2013
  6. LawJun 30, 2013
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
February 20, 2013 in the House
Last action
June 30, 2013
Session law
Chapter 6, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1947, ESHB 1947

AN ACT Relating to ensuring the ongoing sustainability and vitality of the Washington health benefit exchange by providing a financing mechanism sufficient to defray the exchange's operating expenses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Ross Hunter D-48Laurie Jinkins D-27Paul Harris R-17

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1947
69 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican142900
How each member voted

Yea (69)

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House · Final Passage

Passed June 6, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1947
68 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican132504
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed June 23, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1947
61 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 11 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat48007
Republican132504
How each member voted

Yea (61)

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

Passed June 28, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1947
31 Yea 16 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23111
Republican81500
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed June 28, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1947
68 Yea 24 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican142404
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (5)

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History

  1. Effective date 9/28/2013. (ESHB 1947)
  2. Chapter 6, 2013 Laws 2nd Special Session. (ESHB 1947)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1947)
  4. President signed. (ESHB 1947)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1947)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1947)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 16; absent, 1; excused, 1. (ESHB 1947)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1947)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1947)
  10. Passed final passage; yeas, 68; nays, 24; absent, 0; excused, 5. (ESHB 1947)
  11. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1947)
  12. Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (ESHB 1947)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 25; absent, 0; excused, 11. (ESHB 1947)
  14. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (ESHB 1947)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1947)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1947)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1947)
  18. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1947)
  19. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1947)
  20. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1947)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 25; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1947)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (ESHB 1947)
  23. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1947)
  24. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1947)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1947)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1947)
  27. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1947)
  28. HLTH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1947)
  29. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1947)
  30. First reading, referred to Health Care. (ESHB 1947)
  31. Third reading, passed; yeas, 69; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1947)
  32. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1947)
  33. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1947)
  34. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1947)
  35. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  36. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1947)
  37. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  38. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1947)
  39. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  40. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1947)
  41. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1947)
  42. Minority; do not pass.
  43. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  45. First reading, referred to Appropriations.

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