Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
Health Care Committee

HB 1851

Brief Description:  Modifying the definition of small employer to include school districts.

Sponsors:  Representative McMorris.

Brief Summary of Bill

$School Districts are included in the definition of ?small employer@ or ?small group@ for the purposes of purchasing health insurance.

Hearing Date:  2/20/01

Staff:  Dave Knutson (786‑7146).

Background: 

School districts that employ no more than 50 employees are not included in the definition of ?small employer@ or ?small group@ for the purposes of purchasing health insurance.  This may limit their ability to purchase health insurance for employees.

Summary of Bill: 

The definition of ?small employer@ or ?small group@ is modified to include school districts.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not Requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.