SB5947Introduced in the Senate
Establishing the Washington health care board.
Introduced by Robert Hasegawa, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Washington health care board.
Where it stands
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 17, 2026
30
Yes
19
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | No |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | No |
| Paul Harris | 017B | No |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM.
HLTC - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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