FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2158

                                   C 65 L 89

BYRepresentatives Rasmussen, Schoon, H. Sommers, Locke, P. King, Wineberry, Winsley, Ferguson, Heavey, Fraser and Vekich

Including comprehensive cancer center in the definition of a health care facility.

House Committe on Health Care

Senate Committee on Health Care & Corrections

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The Washington Health Care Facilities Authority was created in 1974 to assist the building of health care facilities through the issuance of tax exempt bonds. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) plans to build a new facility in the Lake Union area in Seattle. To obtain the construction funds, the FHCRC plans to issue tax exempt bonds through the authority.  A major function of the new facility will involve basic science research.  It is not clear whether functions such as basic research are included in the definition of "health care facility" in the authority's enacting act.

SUMMARY:

The definitions of "health care facility" and "participant" are revised to permit comprehensive cancer centers, including their research and support facilities, to receive tax exempt bonding authorization through the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 93   0

      Senate    45     0

EFFECTIVE:July 23, 1989