Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-02-23 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf1998-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2613 SB 197 Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 137 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(L&C) An Act relating to veterinarians; extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman, Torgerson. The bill is on todays calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 197 SENATE BILL NO. 197 An Act relating to health care services provided by, and practices of, a health maintenance organization; and prohibiting health maintenance organizations from limiting free speech of health care providers was read the second time. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 2612. Senator Halford objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 197(RLS) An Act relating to health care services provided by, and practices of, a health maintenance organization; providing that an enrollee in a health maintenance organization has the right to select a treating chiropractor; specifying certain chiropractic health care reports, examinations, and limits on treatment; and prohibiting health maintenance organizations from limiting free speech of health care providers was adopted and read the second time. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Phillips was required to vote.