SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6063

BYSenators Bailey and Bender

Providing for the promotion of Washington health services and products.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 6, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Warnke, Chairman; Smitherman, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Cantu, Lee, Sellar, Vognild, West.

Senate Staff:Bill Lynch (786-7427)

                  March 6, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & LABOR, MARCH 6, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Health products and services are expanding in importance in the Washington State economy.  The area of biotechnology is particularly expanding.

The Legislature directed the Department of Trade and Economic Development to develop a pamphlet to promote Washington agricultural equipment in 1986.  It is suggested that a similar pamphlet for health products and services would help promote those products.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to develop a pamphlet to help promote Washington health products and services.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:

A technical amendment clarifies that Washington suppliers, manufacturers, and providers of health care products and services will be included in the pamphlet.

Appropriation:    $10,000 to the Department of Trade and Economic Development from the general fund

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Senator Bailey; Dave Broderick, WA Hospital Association