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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1477

HB 1477: National 988 system

Implementing the national 988 system to enhance and expand behavioral health crisis response and suicide prevention services.

Summary

  • Directs the Department of Health to designate crisis hotline centers that meet standards related to technology and the ability to identify and deploy community crisis resources for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
  • Establishes the Crisis Response Improvement Strategy Committee to develop a comprehensive assessment of the behavioral health crisis services system and a recommended vision for an integrated crisis network throughout Washington.
  • Requires that health plans and medical assistance programs provide coverage for next day appointments for enrollees experiencing urgent, symptomatic behavioral health conditions, beginning in 2023.
  • Establishes the Statewide 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Line Tax on phone lines to fund the crisis hotline centers and response services.
  • Makes several appropriations to increase capacity for the existing crisis call centers and begin implementation of the crisis call center hub system and supporting technology.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1477), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2021
  3. Passed HouseMar 17, 2021
  4. Passed SenateApr 19, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 13, 2021
  6. LawMay 13, 2021
Prime sponsor
Tina Orwall (D-33)
Introduced
February 3, 2021 in the House
Last action
May 13, 2021
Session law
Chapter 302, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1477, SHB 1477, E2SHB 1477

AN ACT Relating to the implementation of the national 988 system to enhance and expand behavioral health crisis response and suicide prevention services statewide by imposing an excise tax on certain telecommunications services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tina Orwall (D-33)

17 co-sponsors (17 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Lauren Davis D-32Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Lisa Callan D-5Tarra Simmons D-23Jesse Johnson D-30Roger Goodman D-45Cindy Ryu D-32Timm Ormsby D-3Javier Valdez D-46Noel Frame D-36April Berg D-44Steve Bergquist D-11Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37Frank Chopp D-43Nicole Macri D-43Strom Peterson D-21Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 17, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1477
78 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55101
Republican231701
How each member voted

Yea (78)

Excused (2)

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

Passed April 19, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1477
27 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican02000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as recommended by the Conference Committee

Passed April 24, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1477
71 Yea 25 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56100
Republican152402
How each member voted

Yea (71)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee

Passed April 24, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1477
27 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican02000
How each member voted
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2 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 449 by Orcutt (page 12, line 8)

March 17, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1477
44 Yea 52 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45201
Republican40001
How each member voted

Nay (52)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Amendment 865 by Braun (page 4, line 17)

April 19, 2021
Version voted on: E2SHB 1477
25 Yea 24 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52400
Republican20000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021*. (E2SHB 1477)
  2. Chapter 302, 2021 Laws. (E2SHB 1477)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1477)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1477)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1477)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1477)
  7. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1477)
  8. Conference committee report adopted. (E2SHB 1477)
  9. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 71; nays, 25; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1477)
  10. Conference committee report adopted. (E2SHB 1477)
  11. Conference committee report; received 8:30 AM 4/23/2021. (E2SHB 1477)
  12. Conference committee report; received 8:59 AM 4/23/2021. (E2SHB 1477)
  13. Signed by Senators Dhingra, Robinson; Representatives Macri, Orwall. (E2SHB 1477)
  14. Conference committee appointed. Senators Dhingra, Robinson, Wagoner. (E2SHB 1477)
  15. Conference committee request granted. (E2SHB 1477)
  16. Conference committee appointed. Representatives Macri, Orwall, Schmick. (E2SHB 1477)
  17. House refuses to concur in the Senate amendments. Asks Senate for Conference thereon. (E2SHB 1477)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1477)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1477)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1477)
  21. Committee amendment not adopted. (E2SHB 1477)
  22. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1477)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1477)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1477)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1477)
  26. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1477)
  27. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1477)
  28. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1477)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1477)
  30. BH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1477)
  31. Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care. (E2SHB 1477)
  32. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (E2SHB 1477)
  33. Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1477)
  34. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1477)
  35. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1477)
  36. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1477)
  37. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1477)
  38. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  39. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1477)
  40. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1477)
  41. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  42. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1477)
  43. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1477)
  44. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1477)
  45. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1477)
  46. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1477)
  47. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1477)
  48. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1477)
  49. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1477)
  50. Minority; without recommendation.
  51. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  52. Minority; do not pass.
  53. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  54. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1477)
  55. Referred to Appropriations.
  56. FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1477)
  57. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1477)
  58. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1477)
  59. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.
  60. Minority; without recommendation.
  61. Minority; do not pass.
  62. FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  63. Referred to Finance.
  64. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  65. Minority; without recommendation.
  66. HCW - Majority; do pass.
  67. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

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