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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1714

HB 1714: Nursing staffing/hospitals

Concerning nursing staffing practices at hospitals.

Summary

  • Changes the factors that must be considered when developing a nurse staffing plan.
  • Requires all hospitals to implement nurse staffing plans beginning January 1, 2019.
  • Creates a process for investigating violations and fining violators.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1714), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2017
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2017
  6. LawMay 8, 2017
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
January 26, 2017 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2017
Session law
Chapter 249, Laws of 2017
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1714, ESHB 1714

AN ACT Relating to nursing staffing practices at hospitals;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

44 co-sponsors (44 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Beth Doglio D-22Cindy Ryu D-32Gerry Pollet D-46Strom Peterson D-21Joan McBride D-48Sharon Wylie D-49Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Roger Goodman D-45David Sawyer D-29Steve Bergquist D-11Mia Gregerson D-33Pat Sullivan D-47Kristine Lytton D-40Steve Tharinger D-24Mike Chapman D-24John Lovick D-44Tana Senn D-41Drew Hansen D-23Mike Sells D-38Noel Frame D-36Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Marcus Riccelli D-3Nicole Macri D-43Laurie Jinkins D-27Laurie Dolan D-22Derek Stanford D-1Tina Orwall D-33Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Jessyn Farrell D-46Vandana Slatter D-48Gael Tarleton D-36Judy Clibborn D-41Jake Fey D-27Chris Kilduff D-28Kristine Reeves D-30Eric Pettigrew D-37Sherry Appleton D-23June Robinson D-38Brian Blake D-19Timm Ormsby D-3Mike Pellicciotti D-30Shelley Kloba D-1Zack Hudgins D-11Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1714
61 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican113601
How each member voted

Yea (61)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 11, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1714
42 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican17700
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 19, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1714
44 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican19500
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 20, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1714
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican45102
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017. (ESHB 1714)
  2. Chapter 249, 2017 Laws. (ESHB 1714)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1714)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1714)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1714)
  6. President signed. (ESHB 1714)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1714)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1714)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1714)
  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1714)
  11. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESHB 1714)
  12. Rules suspended. (ESHB 1714)
  13. Senate receded from amendments. (ESHB 1714)
  14. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments. (ESHB 1714)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1714)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1714)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1714)
  18. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESHB 1714)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1714)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1714)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1714)
  22. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1714)
  23. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1714)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1714)
  25. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1714)
  26. HLTH - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1714)
  27. First reading, referred to Health Care. (ESHB 1714)
  28. Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1714)
  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1714)
  30. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1714)
  31. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1714)
  32. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  33. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1714)
  34. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1714)
  36. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness. (ESHB 1714)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1714)
  38. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1714)
  39. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  40. Minority; do not pass.
  41. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health Care & Wellness.
  42. Minority; without recommendation.
  43. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1714)
  44. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1714)
  45. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1714)
  46. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 1714)
  47. Referred to Appropriations.
  48. Minority; do not pass.
  49. Minority; without recommendation.
  50. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  51. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1714 in other sessions

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