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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5601

SB 5601: Health care rebating

Concerning interpretation of state law regarding rebating practices by health care entities.

Summary

  • Exempts from state prohibitions against rebating, the donation of electronic health record technology and other activity permitted by federal rebating laws.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5601), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2013
  3. Passed SenateMar 5, 2013
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 20, 2013
  6. LawMay 20, 2013
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-2)
Introduced
February 5, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
May 20, 2013
Session law
Chapter 297, Laws of 2013
Companion bill
HB 1636
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5601, SSB 5601

AN ACT Relating to ensuring chapter 19.68 RCW is interpreted in a manner consistent with the federal antikickback statute;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-2)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Annette Cleveland D-49Bruce Dammeier R-25Nathan Schlicher D-26

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5601
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican23000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5601
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican42001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 24, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5601
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23003
Republican22001
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2013. (SSB 5601)
  2. Chapter 297, 2013 Laws. (SSB 5601)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5601)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5601)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5601)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5601)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5601)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5601)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5601)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5601)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5601)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5601)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5601)
  14. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5601)
  15. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5601)
  16. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5601)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5601)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5601)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5601)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5601)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5601)
  24. HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5601)
  25. HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. First reading, referred to Health Care.

SB 5601 in other sessions

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