Who sponsors SSB 5259?

SSB 5259 is sponsored by (Rivers).

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Washington 2017-18 Biennium Status: Introduced

SSB 5259 — Behavioral health authority

Last action January 08, 2018 — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2017-18 Biennium. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Changing the designation of the state behavioral health authority from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority and the department of health.

Bill Text

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Action History

January 08, 2018
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

(Rivers)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SSB 5259 do?: Changing the designation of the state behavioral health authority from the department of social and health services to the health care authority and transferring the related powers, functions, and duties to the health care authority and the department of health.
Who sponsors SSB 5259?: SSB 5259 is sponsored by (Rivers).
What is the current status of SSB 5259?: This bill died with 2017-18 Biennium. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SSB 5259?: Track SSB 5259 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SSB 5259
Jurisdiction: Washington
Session: 2017-18 Biennium
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 16, 2017
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: (Rivers)

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