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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1740

HB 1740: Health coverage through PEBB

Addressing political subdivisions purchasing health coverage through the public employees' benefits board program.

Summary

  • Counties and political subdivisions with fewer than 5000 employees may join the PEBB health care program upon completion of an application to contract for coverage with HCA. If the participation of a non-state employer in PEBB significantly increases insurance rates for state employees, HCA may develop an employer-specific charge to offset the increase.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (ESHB 1740), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 27, 2015
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 2015
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sherry Appleton (D-23)
Introduced
January 27, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 5731
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1740, ESHB 1740

AN ACT Relating to political subdivisions purchasing health coverage through the public employees' benefits board program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sherry Appleton (D-23)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Cindy Ryu D-32

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2015
Version voted on: ESHB 1740
92 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51000
Republican41600
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1740)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1740)
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 1740)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1740)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1740)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1740)
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1740)
  8. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1740)
  9. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1740)
  10. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1740)
  11. HLTH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1740)
  12. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1740)
  13. First reading, referred to Health Care. (ESHB 1740)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1740)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1740)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1740)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1740)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1740)
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1740)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1740)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1740)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1740)
  26. Minority; without recommendation.
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Referred to Appropriations.
  30. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  31. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1740 in other sessions

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