FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6567

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Background: Apart from state legal holidays, the state identifies certain days of recognition throughout the year. Such recognition dates commemorate an event, individual, or groups of persons.

Every year different organizations recognize the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors. The American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month in January and World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14th. National Blood Donor Month has been observed since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter—one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.

On December 18, 2017, the Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501 derailed south of DuPont, Washington, near Olympia. Several passenger railcars fell onto Interstate 5 and hit multiple vehicles, killing three passengers and injuring 65 people, many of which were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Within hours of the derailment, the Governor declared a state of emergency and activated the Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray to coordinate the multi-agency response to the incident, which included the need for local blood centers to facilitate blood donations to treat injured passengers.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	47	0
House	97	0