SB 5395 - Prior authorization/health

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

👎Dr. Romilla Batra - Premera Blue Cross

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:42:41 GMT

Dr. Romilla Batra signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Premera Blue Cross.

👍Dr. Addison Stone - Proliance Surgeons

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:57:42 GMT

Dr. Addison Stone signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Proliance Surgeons.

👍💵Vanessa Saavedra - Northwest Health Law Advocates

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:11:28 GMT

Vanessa Saavedra signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Northwest Health Law Advocates. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Dr. Douglas Backous - Northwest Health Law Advocates

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:10:13 GMT

Dr. Douglas Backous signed up to testify Pro.

👍💵Lisa Thatcher - Washington State Hospital Association

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:51:59 GMT

Lisa Thatcher signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Hospital Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Adam Dittemore - EvergreenHealth

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:57:06 GMT

Adam Dittemore signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent EvergreenHealth.

👍Rena Cardenas - MultiCare Health System

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:57:06 GMT

Rena Cardenas signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent MultiCare Health System.

👎Dr. Chris Berlin - Kaiser Permanente

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Dr. Chris Berlin signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Kaiser Permanente.

👎💵Jennifer Ziegler - Association of Washington Health Care Plans

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Jennifer Ziegler signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Health Care Plans. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎💵Marissa Ingalls - Coordinated Caare

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Marissa Ingalls signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Coordinated Caare. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎Peggi Lewis Fu - Association of Washington Health Care Plans

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Peggi Lewis Fu signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Health Care Plans.

👍DO, Katina Rue - WA State Medical Assn

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:02:35 GMT

DO, Katina Rue signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent WA State Medical Assn.

👍💵Malorie Toman - WA State Medical Assn

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:04:45 GMT

Malorie Toman signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent WA State Medical Assn. They are a registered lobbyist.

And refer to Ways & Means.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

And refer to Ways & Means.

HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Minority; without recommendation.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; without recommendation.

Referred to Ways & Means.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Ways & Means.

👍💵Lisa Thatcher - Washington State Hospital Association

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:31:20 GMT

Lisa Thatcher signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Hospital Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍💵Sean Graham - Washington State Medical Association

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:31:20 GMT

Sean Graham signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Medical Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎Nancy L. Belcher - King County Medical Society - Seattle, WA

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:49:52 GMT

Nancy L. Belcher signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent King County Medical Society - Seattle, WA.

👎Natalie Fuller - King County Medical Society

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:05:15 GMT

Natalie Fuller signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent King County Medical Society.

👍💵Vanessa Saavedra - Northwest Health Law Advocates

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:18:07 GMT

Vanessa Saavedra signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Northwest Health Law Advocates. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Rick Marhula - Proliance Surgeons

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:19:11 GMT

Rick Marhula signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Proliance Surgeons.

Week 13 update: Key bills, asthma resources, some special thanks, and an upcoming town hall - Sen. Tina Orwall

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:38:35 GMT

News article "Week 13 update: Key bills, asthma resources, some special thanks, and an upcoming town hall - Sen. Tina Orwall" from Senate Democrats.

AI reviews rolling out for Medicare in WA for some procedures

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

News article "AI reviews rolling out for Medicare in WA for some procedures" from Gorge News Center.

AI reviews rolling out for Medicare in WA for some procedures • Washington State Standard

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:36 GMT

News article "AI reviews rolling out for Medicare in WA for some procedures • Washington State Standard" from Washington State Standard.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Minority; without recommendation.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; without recommendation.

WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

2nd substitute bill substituted.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

2nd substitute bill substituted.

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

👍Adam Dittemore - EvergreenHealth

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:57:14 GMT

Adam Dittemore signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent EvergreenHealth.

👍💵Lisa Thatcher - Washington State Hospital Association

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:40:13 GMT

Lisa Thatcher signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Hospital Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍💵Sean Graham - Washington State Medical Association

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:40:13 GMT

Sean Graham signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Medical Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Brian Fordham - Washington State Medical Association

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:13:40 GMT

Brian Fordham signed up to testify Pro.

❓💵David Foster - Assoc of WA Healthcare Plans

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:24:05 GMT

David Foster signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent Assoc of WA Healthcare Plans. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍💵Vanessa Saavedra - Northwest Health Law Advocates

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:02:27 GMT

Vanessa Saavedra signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Northwest Health Law Advocates. They are a registered lobbyist.

❓💵Christine Brewer - Premera Blue Cross

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:49:08 GMT

Christine Brewer signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent Premera Blue Cross. They are a registered lobbyist.

Orwall prior authorization bill heard in House committee - Sen. Tina Orwall

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:27:17 GMT

News article "Orwall prior authorization bill heard in House committee - Sen. Tina Orwall" from Senate Democrats.

Millionaire’s Tax, Bill Updates, and Town Hall on Monday - Sen. Emily Alvarado

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:10:44 GMT

News article "Millionaire’s Tax, Bill Updates, and Town Hall on Monday - Sen. Emily Alvarado" from Senate Democrats.

HCW - Executive action taken by committee.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

HCW - Executive action taken by committee.

HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

Minority; without recommendation.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; without recommendation.

Referred to Appropriations.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Appropriations.

👍💵Lisa Thatcher - Washington State Hospital Association

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:22:19 GMT

Lisa Thatcher signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Hospital Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍💵Sean Graham - Washington State Medical Association

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:22:19 GMT

Sean Graham signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Washington State Medical Association. They are a registered lobbyist.

APP - Executive action taken by committee.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

APP - Executive action taken by committee.

APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Senate concurred in House amendments.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Senate concurred in House amendments.

President signed.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

President signed.

Speaker signed.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Speaker signed.

Delivered to Governor.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Delivered to Governor.

That’s a wrap on the 2026 legislative session! - Sen. Tina Orwall

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:54:22 GMT

News article "That’s a wrap on the 2026 legislative session! - Sen. Tina Orwall" from Senate Democrats.

Chapter 157, 2026 Laws.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Chapter 157, 2026 Laws.

Effective date 6/11/2026*.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Effective date 6/11/2026*.

Governor signed.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Governor signed.

Orwall bill to improve prior authorization transparency signed into law - Sen. Tina Orwall

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:55:15 GMT

News article "Orwall bill to improve prior authorization transparency signed into law - Sen. Tina Orwall" from Senate Democrats.

Don’t Miss It: 46th District Town Hall and Session Updates - Sen. Javier Valdez

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:13:59 GMT

News article "Don’t Miss It: 46th District Town Hall and Session Updates - Sen. Javier Valdez" from Senate Democrats.

Protecting access to affordable health care in Washington - Sen. Jamie Pedersen

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:11:37 GMT

News article "Protecting access to affordable health care in Washington - Sen. Jamie Pedersen" from Senate Democrats.