HOUSE BILL REPORT
HB 1645
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.
As Reported by House Committee On:
Health Care & Wellness
Title: An act relating to providing the administrator with authority to administer grants on behalf of the health care authority.
Brief Description: Authorizing the administrator of the health care authority to administer grants on behalf of the authority.
Sponsors: Representatives Pedersen, Curtis, Schual-Berke, Ormsby and Moeller; by request of Health Care Authority.
Brief History:
Health Care & Wellness: 2/5/07, 2/14/07 [DP].
Brief Summary of Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 12 members: Representatives Cody, Chair; Morrell, Vice Chair; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barlow, Campbell, Condotta, Curtis, Green, Moeller, Pedersen, Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
Staff: Chris Blake (786-7392).
Background:
The State Health Care Authority (HCA) is the state agency which administers state employee
insurance benefits and the Basic Health Plan, which is a state subsidized health insurance
program for low income people. The HCA's authority includes the ability to apply for,
receive, and accept grants to implement initiatives and strategies.
Summary of Bill:
It is specified that the primary duties of the HCA includes administering grants that further its
mission and goals. The HCA may issue, distribute, and administer such grants.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) This is a housekeeping matter for the Health Care Authority. This will allow the
Health Care Authority to administer certain programs as grant-issuing programs.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: Representative Pedersen, prime sponsor; and Barney Speight and Dennis Martin, Health Care Authority.