HB 2360-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/18/02)

     Establishes a joint select committee on collective negotiations to study the regulation of collective negotiations between health care providers and health insurance carriers authorized under chapter 43.72 RCW.

     Requires the committee to report to the legislature by the first day of the regular legislative session commencing in January 2003 on its findings and recommendations, together with any legislative proposals implementing them.  The authority of the committee expires at such time.