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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5759

SB 5759: Remote technology/lens Rx

Increasing opportunities for the use of remote technology in corrective lens prescriptions.

Summary

  • Imposes requirements and standards relating to remote technology used to conduct eye examinations.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5759), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2020
  5. Partly vetoedMar 31, 2020
  6. LawMar 31, 2020
Prime sponsor
Annette Cleveland (D-49)
Introduced
January 30, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 31, 2020
Session law
Chapter 241, Laws of 2020
Companion bill
HB 2003
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5759, ESSB 5759

AN ACT Relating to the use of remote technology in corrective lens prescriptions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Annette Cleveland (D-49)

6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Senator R-18Steve Conway D-29Barbara Bailey R-10Lynda Wilson R-17Shelly Short R-7Karen Keiser D-33

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5759
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5759
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5759
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27002
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESSB 5759)
  2. Chapter 241, 2020 Laws PV. (ESSB 5759)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (ESSB 5759)
  4. President signed. (ESSB 5759)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5759)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5759)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5759)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5759)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5759)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5759)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 5759)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5759)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5759)
  14. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5759)
  15. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5759)
  16. HCW - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5759)
  17. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESSB 5759)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5759)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5759)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5759)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5759)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5759)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5759)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5759)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5759)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5759)
  30. Minority; without recommendation.
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  34. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

SB 5759 in other sessions

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