Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Local Government Committee |
SB 5450
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. |
Brief Description: Concerning public hospital districts insurance coverage for commissioners.
Sponsors: Senator Parlette.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/15/13
Staff: Ethan Moreno (786-7386).
Background:
Public hospital districts are community-created, publicly-owned governmental entities that are authorized to deliver hospital and other health care services to residents within and outside of the district.
Public hospital districts are governed by three, five, or seven elected commissioners who serve six-year terms. The commissioners are not salaried, but receive $90 per day for conducting official district services, up to an annual maximum of $8,640, as adjusted for inflation. Additionally, if the district provides group insurance for its employees and their immediate family and dependents, the district may also provide its commissioners with the same coverage.
Summary of Bill:
A public hospital district that provides group insurance for its employees and their immediate family and dependents, may provide similar coverage, rather than the same coverage, for the commissioners of the district.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.