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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1638

HB 1638: Vaccine preventable diseases

Promoting immunity against vaccine preventable diseases.

Summary

  • Removes the philosophical or personal objection exemption for the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.
  • Allows proof of disease immunity through laboratory evidence or history of disease to substitute for immunization.
  • Requires employees and volunteers at child day care centers to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, provide proof of immunity from the measles, or provide a certification that the vaccine is not medically advisable.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1638), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 362, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2019
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2019
  4. Passed SenateApr 17, 2019
  5. Partly vetoedMay 10, 2019
  6. LawMay 10, 2019
Prime sponsor
Paul Harris (R-17)
Introduced
January 25, 2019 in the House
Last action
May 10, 2019
Session law
Chapter 362, Laws of 2019
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to promoting immunity against vaccine preventable diseases;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Paul Harris (R-17)

14 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Monica Jurado Stonier D-49June Robinson D-38Nicole Macri D-43Laurie Jinkins D-27Eileen Cody D-34My-Linh Thai D-41Lauren Davis D-32Sherry Appleton D-23Beth Doglio D-22Noel Frame D-36Derek Stanford D-1Steve Bergquist D-11Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54201
Republican33800
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 17, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
25 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25202
Republican02000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 23, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
56 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53202
Republican33800
How each member voted

Yea (56)

Excused (2)

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5 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 740 by Fortunato (page 1, line 2)

April 17, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
21 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12602
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · Amendment 537 by Padden (page 3, line 9)

April 17, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
21 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12602
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · Amendment 743 by Wagoner (page 3, line 13)

April 17, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
22 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22502
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · Amendment 736 by Padden (page 3, line 17)

April 17, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
20 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12602
Republican19100
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · Amendment 755 by Becker (page 4, line 37)

April 17, 2019
Version voted on: EHB 1638
21 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12602
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (EHB 1638)
  2. Chapter 362, 2019 Laws PV. (EHB 1638)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (EHB 1638)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1638)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1638)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1638)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 56; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1638)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1638)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1638)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1638)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1638)
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 1638)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1638)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1638)
  15. HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1638)
  16. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (EHB 1638)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1638)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1638)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1638)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1638)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1638)
  22. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1638)
  23. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1638)
  24. HCW - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1638)
  25. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (EHB 1638)

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