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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6499

SB 6499: Health info./retirement

Concerning the confidentiality of retirement system files and records relating to health information.

Summary

  • Exempts medical information in certain public retirement system files from public disclosure.
  • Permits access to medical information in certain public retirement system files for authorized representatives, specified health care providers or physicians, and persons assisting the Department of Retirement Systems.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6499), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 2020
  5. GovernorApr 2, 2020
  6. LawApr 2, 2020
Prime sponsor
Mark Schoesler (R-9)
Introduced
January 20, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
April 2, 2020
Session law
Chapter 323, Laws of 2020
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2716
Versions
SB 6499, SSB 6499

AN ACT Relating to protecting the confidentiality of retirement system files and records relating to health information;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Schoesler (R-9)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Senator D-22Patty Kuderer D-48Senator R-2Steve Conway D-29Bob Hasegawa D-11

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2020
Version voted on: SSB 6499
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican18002
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2020
Version voted on: SSB 6499
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican40001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (SSB 6499)
  2. Chapter 323, 2020 Laws. (SSB 6499)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6499)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6499)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6499)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6499)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6499)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6499)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6499)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6499)
  11. SGOV - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6499)
  12. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. (SSB 6499)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 6499)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6499)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6499)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SSB 6499)
  18. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  19. SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6499)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6499)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

SB 6499 in other sessions

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