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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6430

SB 6430: Incarceration/cont. of care

Providing continuity of care for recipients of medical assistance during periods of incarceration.

Summary

  • Directs the Health Care Authority (Authority) to suspend, rather than terminate, medical assistance for persons who have been incarcerated or committed to a state hospital.
  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services and the Authority to develop guidance and training on providing outreach, assistance, transition planning, and rehabilitation case management related to persons who are incarcerated or involuntarily committed.
  • Directs the Authority to seek federal reimbursement for providing behavioral health services to persons who are incarcerated in local jails.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6430), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2016
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2016
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 2016
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2016
  5. GovernorMar 31, 2016
  6. LawMar 31, 2016
Prime sponsor
Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)
Introduced
January 20, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
March 31, 2016
Session law
Chapter 154, Laws of 2016
Companion bill
HB 2850
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6430, SSB 6430

AN ACT Relating to providing continuity of care for recipients of medical assistance during periods of incarceration;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jeannie Darneille D-27Steve O'Ban R-28Steve Conway D-29

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6430
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6430
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 7, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6430
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23010
Republican24001
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2016. (SSB 6430)
  2. Chapter 154, 2016 Laws. (SSB 6430)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6430)
  4. Speaker signed. (SSB 6430)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6430)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6430)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6430)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 1. (SSB 6430)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6430)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6430)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (SSB 6430)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6430)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6430)
  14. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6430)
  15. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 6430)
  16. HCW - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6430)
  17. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 6430)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6430)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6430)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6430)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6430)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6430)
  25. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services, Mental Health & Housing. (SSB 6430)
  26. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6430)
  29. HSMH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6430)
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6430)
  31. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6430)
  32. And refer to Ways & Means.
  33. Minority; without recommendation.
  34. HSMH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. Referred to Ways & Means.
  36. First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.

SB 6430 in other sessions

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