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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESHB 1388

HB 1388: Behavioral health authority

Changing the designation of the state behavioral health authority from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority and the department of health.

Summary

  • Transfers responsibilities for the oversight and purchasing of behavioral health services from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to the Health Care Authority (Authority), except for the operation of the state hospitals.
  • Transfers responsibilities for the certification of behavioral health providers from DSHS to the Department of Health (DOH).

From the Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (2ESHB 1388), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2017
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 22, 2018
  6. LawMar 22, 2018
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
January 18, 2017 in the House
Last action
March 22, 2018
Session law
Chapter 201, Laws of 2018
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5259
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1388, 2ESHB 1388

AN ACT Relating to changing the designation of the state behavioral health authority from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority and the department of health;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jay Rodne R-5Paul Harris R-17Nicole Macri D-43Noel Frame D-36

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1388
73 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican232500
How each member voted

Yea (73)

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House · Final Passage

Passed May 25, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1388
68 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican182604
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2018
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1388
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2018
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1388
44 Yea 2 Nay 3 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25010
Republican19220
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Absent (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2018*. (2ESHB 1388)
  2. Chapter 201, 2018 Laws. (2ESHB 1388)
  3. Governor signed. (2ESHB 1388)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2ESHB 1388)
  5. President signed. (2ESHB 1388)
  6. Speaker signed. (2ESHB 1388)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 2; absent, 3; excused, 0. (2ESHB 1388)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESHB 1388)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 1388)
  11. WM - Majority; do pass. (2ESHB 1388)
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  13. Referred to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 1388)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 1388)
  15. HLTC - Majority; do pass. (2ESHB 1388)
  16. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (2ESHB 1388)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESHB 1388)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1388)
  20. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESHB 1388)
  21. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESHB 1388)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1388)
  23. Returned to House Rules 3. (2ESHB 1388)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1388)
  26. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  27. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 1388)
  28. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2ESHB 1388)
  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  30. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1388)
  31. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESHB 1388)
  32. Rules suspended. (2ESHB 1388)
  33. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  34. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1388)
  35. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  36. Referred to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 1388)
  37. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 1388)
  38. And refer to Ways & Means. (2ESHB 1388)
  39. HLTH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2ESHB 1388)
  40. First reading, referred to Health Care. (2ESHB 1388)
  41. Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 25; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESHB 1388)
  42. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  43. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESHB 1388)
  44. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  45. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2ESHB 1388)
  46. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  47. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness. (2ESHB 1388)
  48. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 1388)
  49. Minority; do not pass. (2ESHB 1388)
  50. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2ESHB 1388)
  51. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  52. Minority; do not pass.
  53. Minority; without recommendation.
  54. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness.
  55. Referred to Appropriations. (2ESHB 1388)
  56. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESHB 1388)
  57. Minority; do not pass. (2ESHB 1388)
  58. Minority; do not pass.
  59. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  60. Referred to Appropriations.
  61. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1388 in other sessions

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