HOUSE BILL REPORT
SB 6837
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 the prescription drug assistance foundation.
Brief Description: Increasing the membership of the prescription drug assistance foundation.
Sponsors: Senators Brown, Swecker, Marr and McAuliffe.
Brief History:
Health Care & Wellness: 2/21/08, 2/25/08 [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; Hinkle, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Barlow, Condotta, DeBolt, Green, Moeller, Pedersen, Schual-Berke and Seaquist.
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
The Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation (Foundation) assists low-income, uninsured
individuals in obtaining free or low cost prescription drugs. The Foundation helps
individuals access the various prescription drug assistance programs offered by
manufacturers by assisting qualified residents with filling out applications for free or low cost
drugs. The Foundation also raises private dollars to assist in achieving its goal.
There are a total of five Foundation board members. These individuals are selected by the
Governor and serve three-year terms. Board members must represent the interests of those
who do not have prescription drug coverage and must possess expertise in business
management and not-for-profit organization administration. No General Fund-State funds
are used for the ongoing operation of the Foundation.
Summary of Bill:
The Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation Board of Directors membership is increased
from five to 11 members.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) The Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation helps connect people without
health insurance with free or reduced price prescription drugs. The workload is greater than
expected and additional members on the Board of Directors would help with the work of the
Foundation.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: Kristen West, Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation; and Holly Detzler, Communities Connect.