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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1079

HB 1079: Whole genome sequencing

Concerning rapid whole genome sequencing.

Summary

  • Requires that medical assistance programs provide coverage for rapid whole genome sequencing for enrollees who are up to age 1 in accordance with the medical necessity criteria to be adopted by the Health Care Authority.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1079), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
My-Linh Thai (D-41)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the House
Last action
February 20, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1079, SHB 1079

AN ACT Relating to rapid whole genome sequencing;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: My-Linh Thai (D-41)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Vandana Slatter D-48Cindy Ryu D-32

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2023
Version voted on: SHB 1079
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. House Rules "X" file. (SHB 1079)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1079)
  3. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1079)
  4. Senate Rules "X" file. (SHB 1079)
  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1079)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1079)
  7. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1079)
  8. HLTC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1079)
  9. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (SHB 1079)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1079)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1079)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1079)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1079)
  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1079)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  18. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1079)
  19. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  20. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
  22. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1079 in other sessions

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