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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5523

SB 5523: Forensic pathologists

Addressing the forensic pathologist shortage.

Summary

  • Creates a loan repayment program for board-certified forensic pathologists who work in identified shortage areas of the state for four years.
  • Provides up to $25,000 in loan repayment, per year, per participant, for up to four years.
  • Requires the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners to conduct a study of the critical shortage of board-certified forensic pathologists, and submit a report with recommendations to the Legislature by October 1, 2024.
  • Allows coroners to receive up to 40 percent of the cost of transportation of remains between facilities for autopsy services from the Death Investigations Account.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5523), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 11, 2023
  6. LawMay 11, 2023
Prime sponsor
Manka Dhingra (D-45)
Introduced
January 23, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 11, 2023
Session law
Chapter 442, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5523, SSB 5523

AN ACT Relating to addressing the forensic pathologist shortage;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Manka Dhingra (D-45)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Steve Conway D-29T'wina Nobles D-28Sharon Shewmake D-42Yasmin Trudeau D-27Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5523
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 10, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5523
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 18, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5523
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (SSB 5523)
  2. Chapter 442, 2023 Laws. (SSB 5523)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5523)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5523)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5523)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5523)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5523)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5523)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5523)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5523)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5523)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5523)
  13. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5523)
  14. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5523)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5523)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 5523)
  17. PEW - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5523)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5523)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5523)
  20. PEW - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5523)
  21. First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce. (SSB 5523)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5523)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5523)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5523)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5523)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5523)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Higher Education & Workforce Development. (SSB 5523)
  31. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Higher Education & Workforce Development.
  32. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5523)
  33. Referred to Ways & Means.
  34. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5523)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5523)
  36. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5523)
  37. And refer to Ways & Means.
  38. Minority; without recommendation.
  39. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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