It’s the fifth week of the legislative session and things are moving quickly! This past Monday was the fiscal cutoff date, so anything requiring funding that did not pass out of the fiscal committee is now considered dead. Here’s a round-up of select health care bills that could impact health access, affordability, and equity - though note this is not an exclusive list!
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Next Up: Watching for the Budget
NoHLA and others are now awaiting word on the Legislature’s supplemental budget. The deadline for legislators to submit their budget requests for consideration has passed. Now, we are looking toward the forecast produced by the Economic Revenue & Forecast Council, expected on February 14th.
NoHLA Supporting Reproductive Rights Across the State and Nation
NoHLA has signed onto two “friend of the court” amicus briefs supporting reproductive rights, Cedar Park Assembly of God v. Kreidler, and FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine.
NoHLA Prioritizes Patients in the WA Legislative Session
It’s the third week of Washington’s legislative session! Since this is a shorter 60-day session in the biennial cycle, things are moving quickly.
ICYMI
NoHLA speaks out for consumers at health policy forum and Washington's innovative immigrant health coverage is highlighted in NILC report.
NoHLA’s Legislative Session Preview
NoHLA previews our priorities heading into the next legislative session.
NoHLA and 40 Allies Call for Enforcing Hospital Charity Care
NoHLA and 40 allies call on the Department of Health to enforce hospital charity care requirements to prevent medical debt.