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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5203

SB 5203: Generic prescription drugs

Producing, distributing, and purchasing generic prescription drugs. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Producing, distributing, and purchasing generic prescription drugs and distribution or purchase of insulin. )

Summary

  • Allows the Health Care Authority (HCA) to enter into partnerships with other states, state agencies, or nonprofit entities to produce, distribute, or purchase generic prescription drugs and purchase and distribute insulin.
  • Requires state purchased health care programs to purchase generic drugs and insulin through the partnership and allows other entities to purchase through the partnership voluntarily.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5203), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2021
  3. Passed SenateMar 4, 2021
  4. Passed HouseApr 7, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 12, 2021
  6. LawMay 12, 2021
Prime sponsor
Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)
Introduced
January 13, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 2021
Session law
Chapter 274, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5203, ESSB 5203

AN ACT Relating to the production, distribution, and purchase of generic prescription drugs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)

11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Senator D-36Senator D-46Bob Hasegawa D-11Karen Keiser D-33Marko Liias D-21Joe Nguyen D-34Emily Randall D-26June Robinson D-38Jesse Salomon D-32Derek Stanford D-1Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2021
Version voted on: ESSB 5203
28 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican02000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 7, 2021
Version voted on: ESSB 5203
66 Yea 31 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican93101
How each member voted

Yea (66)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 21, 2021
Version voted on: ESSB 5203
28 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican02000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (ESSB 5203)
  2. Chapter 274, 2021 Laws. (ESSB 5203)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5203)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5203)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5203)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5203)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5203)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 28; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5203)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5203)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5203)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 5203)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5203)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5203)
  14. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness. (ESSB 5203)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5203)
  16. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5203)
  17. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5203)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5203)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5203)
  20. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5203)
  21. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5203)
  22. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESSB 5203)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5203)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5203)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5203)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5203)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5203)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  30. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health & Long Term Care. (ESSB 5203)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5203)
  32. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5203)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5203)
  34. Minority; without recommendation.
  35. Minority; do not pass.
  36. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health & Long Term Care.
  37. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  38. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5203)
  39. Referred to Ways & Means.
  40. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5203)
  41. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5203)
  42. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5203)
  43. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5203)
  44. Minority; do not pass.
  45. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. And refer to Ways & Means.
  47. Minority; without recommendation.
  48. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

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