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Bill #1: SJR 8206 – Protecting Affordable Healthcare for Washington Residents would create a Constitutional protection for healthcare for all legal state residents. SJR 8206 needs a ⅔ vote in both chambers to pass. It then goes onto the ballot for Washington State voters to approve. Oregon passed a similar amendment in 2022. SJR 8206 direct link for Pro: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33808&aId=169071&caId=27648&tId=3 Bill #2: SB 5947– Establishing the Washington Health Board would trigger the establishment of a board to create a single payer, universal healthcare system after receiving important federal waivers (notably ERISA and Medicare). This is inspired by this national bill and Maine’s similar trigger law. SB 5947 direct link for Pro: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33808&aId=169070&caId=27647&tId=3 To learn more about good healthcare bills this session, you can visit wholewashington.org/bills submitted by /u/Silver_Guidance4134 |
