SJR.8206 has been scheduled for a hearing in Senate Ways & Means on 2/6 at 10:30! This is the second time this bill has had an option for folks to sign in pro!
CALL TO ACTION:
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.
SB.5947 has already advanced to Rules. It is one step away from the floor! Our allies in the Senate are pushing for it to be passed through here!
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.
Check our r/wholewashington for more information!
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