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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5629

SB 5629: Hepatitis B and C

Concerning hepatitis B and hepatitis C screening and health care services.

Summary

  • Requires a Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C screening test be offered based on the latest federal screening recommendations to an adult patient who receives primary care services from a health care clinic where primary care services are provided during an annual physical examination or wellness visit.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (ESB 5629), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2023
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Conway (D-29)
Introduced
January 30, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to hepatitis B and hepatitis C screening and health care services;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Conway (D-29)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Manka Dhingra D-45Bob Hasegawa D-11T'wina Nobles D-28Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2023
Version voted on: ESB 5629
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2024
Version voted on: ESB 5629
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5629)
  2. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESB 5629)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5629)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5629)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5629)
  6. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESB 5629)
  7. Rules suspended. (ESB 5629)
  8. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5629)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5629)
  10. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5629)
  11. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESB 5629)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESB 5629)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5629)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5629)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5629)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5629)
  17. HLTC - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5629)
  18. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESB 5629)

SB 5629 in other sessions

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