HB2797Introduced in the House
Health Care Authority; prohibiting use of certain methodology; audits; fraud reporting; requiring joint collaboration between Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Department of Human Services; duties; emergency.
Introduced by Trey Caldwell, District 63
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Health Care Authority; prohibiting use of certain methodology; audits; fraud reporting; requiring joint collaboration between Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Department of Human Services; duties; emergency.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025
May 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: THIRD READING · May 22, 2025
35
Yes
10
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
48 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Micheal Bergstrom | 1 | No |
| Ally Seifried | 2 | Yes |
| Julie McIntosh | 3 | Yes |
| Tom Woods | 4 | Absent |
| George Burns | 5 | No |
| David Bullard | 6 | No |
| Warren Hamilton | 7 | No |
| Bryan Logan | 8 | Yes |
| Avery Frix | 9 | Yes |
| Bill Coleman | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Caldwell (Trey), Kane
Authored by Senator Hall (principal Senate author)
Coauthored by Senator(s) Haste
Second Reading referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
JCR; Do pass, amended by committee substitute Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Emergency added
General Order
JCR adopted
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 74 Nays: 15
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Direct to Calendar
JCR adopted
Measure passed: Ayes: 35 Nays: 10
Emergency passed: Ayes: 36 Nays: 1
Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025
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